Which of the following is important when putting on a blood pressure cuff?
A. Position the cuff so that the midline of the bladder is at the back of the elbow
B. Place the blood pressure cuff over the patient's sleeve
C. Make the bladder of the cuff encircles 50% to 60% the distance around the arm
D. Locate the popliteal artery
E. Position the cuff so the lower edge of the cuff is 1 inch above the antecubital space
Answer: E
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