When inflating the blood pressure cuff
A. quickly inflate the cuff until it reaches 150 mm Hg.
B. inflate the cuff until you can no longer feel the pulse, add 30 mm, then release.
C. always inflate the cuff to 200 mm Hg.
D. inflate the cuff to at least 150, add 40, then release.
Answer: B
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