You notice that the needle on an aneroid sphygmomanometer is not centered on zero when the cuff is completely deflated. Which of the following applies?

A) The cuff will probably not take accurate blood pressures.
B) The cuff is not properly calibrated.
C) You shouldn't use the cuff.
D) All of the above

D

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