Since the nurse is unable to obtain an average-sized cuff to assess an adult patient with a large arm, the nurse uses an oversized cuff. What blood pressure reading will the nurse most likely obtain for this patient?
A) Correct reading
B) Reading will be low
C) Reading will be high
D) Reading cannot be obtained
C
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What is the answer?