A sphygmomanometer is used to:

A) measure arterial blood pressure.
B) listen to breath sounds.
C) check electrical activity of the heart.
D) none of the above


A
Explanation:
A) Correct.
B) A stethoscope is needed to listen to breath sounds.
C) An electrocardiograph is needed to check the electrical activity of the heart.
D) No, A is correct.

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