A patient has a dialysis AV graft in his right forearm. Which statement regarding the EMT's assessment and interaction with this technology is correct?
A) A blood pressure cannot be taken in the right arm
B) The blood pressure cuff must be placed above the AV graft
C) The blood pressure can be palpated only in the right arm
D) A blood pressure can be obtained by placing the cuff below the graft
A) A blood pressure cannot be taken in the right arm
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