The first sound recorded in blood pressure is the ________

A) None of the listed responses is correct.
B) diastolic pressure
C) pulse pressure
D) systolic pressure


D
Explanation:
A) One of the listed responses is correct.
B) The diastolic pressure is the second sound heard while taking blood pressure.
C) The pulse pressure is a separate measurement from blood pressure.

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