The nurse taking a patient's blood pressure recognizes that several factors may cause an increased blood pressure reading. Which factors below can increase blood pressure? Select all that apply
a. The patient rates pain at a level of 7 on a scale of 0 to 10.
b. The cuff was reinflated before being completely deflated.
c. The patient drank cold milk just before the reading.
d. The time of day is late afternoon.
e. The cuff is too wide for the extremity.
ANS: A, B, D
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