Which of the following is correct in the procedure for taking an auscultated blood pressure?
A. Do not wait to take the blood pressure after completing the palpatory method
B. Switch the stethoscope to the bell
C. Hold the stethoscope in place with the thumb
D. Inflate the cuff to 30 mm Hg above the level determined by palpation
E. Record the levels of all five Korotkoff sounds
D. Inflate the cuff to 30 mm Hg above the level determined by palpation
When determining the auscultated blood pressure, inflate the cuff to 30 mm Hg above the level determined by palpation.
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