Before taking a patient's blood pressure, a nurse should do which of the following? Select all that apply
1. Review the graphic sheet to identify how high to inflate the cuff.
2. Ask the patient if there is a reason to not take the blood pressure on either arm.
3. Change the ear pieces of the stethoscope.
4. Assess the patient's peripheral pulses.
5. Lower the bed to its lowest position.
ANS: 1, 2
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