When recording blood pressure, position the arm _____________

a. higher than the patient's heart
b. lower than the patient's heart
c. equal to the patient's heart
d. It does not matter where the arm is positioned.

c
RATIONALE: When recording blood pressure, position the arm equal to the patient's heart.

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