Question

Why is important to match the appropriate size of blood pressure cuff to the person's arm and shape and not to the person's age?

a. using a cuff that is too narrow will give a false reading that is high
b. using a cuff that is too wide will give a false reading that is low
c. using a cuff that is too narrow will give a false reading that is low
d. using a cuff that is too wide will give a false reading that is high?

Answer 1

A. A cuff that is too narrow will give a false reading that is high.