You are unable to auscultate a blood pressure in a patient's right arm. Which one of the following will allow you to obtain the most accurate baseline assessment of the patient's vital signs?
A) Move the blood pressure cuff down to the forearm.
B) Palpate the blood pressure in the right arm.
C) Use an automatic blood pressure monitor.
D) Auscultate the blood pressure in the left arm.
D
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