Which of the following describes the correct placement of a blood pressure cuff on an adult patient?
a. 1.5 cm below the antecubital space
b. Over the elbow
c. 2.5 cm above the popliteal space
d. Over clothes and above the level of the heart
C
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A The cuff is not to be placed below the antecubital space.
B The cuff is not to be placed over the elbow.
C The cuff is to be positioned 2.5 cm above the antecubital or popliteal space.
D The cuff is not to be placed over clothes.
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