At what distance above the antecubital fossa does the nurse position a blood pressure (BP) cuff when using the brachial artery to measure BP?
a. 2.5 cm (1 inch)
b. 0.6 cm (1/4 inch)
c. 1.3 cm (1/2 inch)
d. 5.1 cm (2 inches)
A
The nurse positions the BP cuff 2.5 cm (1 inch) above the antecubital fossa when using the brachial artery. This allows proper placement of the stethoscope.
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