Which action by the nurse results in the patient's blood pressure measurement being falsely high? Select all that apply
a. Using a blood pressure cuff that is too narrow for the patient's upper arm
b. Deflating the blood pressure cuff too rapidly
c. Wrapping the blood pressure cuff too loosely
d. Reinflating the blood pressure cuff before it completely deflates
e. Positioning the patient's arm above the level of the heart
ANS: A, C, D, E
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