All of the following are causes of errors in blood pressure reading, EXCEPT ________.

A. a cuff that is too large
B. a cuff that is too loose
C. the patient's arm being covered
D. the valve on the bulb being completely closed before air is pumped into the cuff

Answer: D

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A. the employer only B. the state workers' compensation office C. the insurance carrier only D. the patient only

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