Which of the following is a characteristic of aneroid sphygmomanometers?
A. They provide a digital readout of the blood pressure.
B. They have a circular gauge for registering pressure.
C. They are no longer being manufactured.
D. They are very costly.
E. They are least likely to give an accurate reading.
Answer: B
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