Measuring blood pressure. The right way.
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STOP CUFF SIZES INDICATIONS ARM CIRCUMFERENCE (INCHES) ARM CIRCUMFERENCE (CM) Small Adult Standard Adult Large Adult Adult Thigh 9-10 11-13 14-17 18-21 22-26 27-34 35-44 45-52 ARE YOU USING THE CORRECT CUFF SIZE? PATIENTS: BE PREPARED No vigorous physical activity 30 minutes before No coffee, caffeinated soda (regular or diet), alcohol or smoking 30 minutes before Empty bladder and bowel Sit calmly for 5 minutes
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Nursing
دوره 22 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1992