The nurse observes a client care technician obtain a blood pressure on an obese client using a BP cuff that is too small. The nurse is aware that this will result in:
A. a decreased pulse pressure reading
B. a reading that is too low
C. a reading that is too high
D. an accurate BP assessment
Select your answer:
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