While preparing to take a patient's blood pressure, you notice that the patient has a difficult time rolling up his sleeve-the sleeve is constricting blood flow to the area. You should do which of the following before taking the patient's blood pressure?
A) ?Have the patient roll the sleeve back down and take the blood pressure through his clothing.
B) ?Take the blood pressure with the sleeve rolled up.
C) ?Have the patient remove his arm from his sleeve or his entire shirt.
D) None of the above
A
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