NCLEX-RN
Health Promotion and Maintenance NCLEX RN Questions Questions
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When a blood pressure cuff is too wide for a client's arm, what type of reading might this blood pressure cuff produce?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: When a blood pressure cuff is too wide for a client's arm, it may produce an abnormally low blood pressure reading. This occurs because the oversized cuff can lead to an underestimation of blood pressure. It is essential to ensure that the cuff fits appropriately to obtain an accurate reading. An abnormally high reading (
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C) is less likely with an oversized cuff, as it generally leads to lower readings. A normal reading (
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A) is unlikely due to the inaccuracies caused by the oversized cuff. A fluctuating reading (
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D) is not a typical result of using a cuff that is too wide; instead, it usually leads to consistently low readings.
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