An appropriately sized blood pressure cuff should:

A) completely encompass the entire upper arm.
B) cover at least one third of the patient's upper arm.
C) be one half to two thirds the size of the upper arm.
D) cover at least two thirds of the patient's upper arm.


Answer: C) be one half to two thirds the size of the upper arm.

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