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Small cuff size will lead to?

A
Falsely increased BP
B
Falsely low BP
C
No effect on BP
D
Fluctuating BP
High-Yield Explanation
a. Falsely increased BP(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 2164)In older children, a mercury sphygmomanometer with a cuff that covers approximately two-thirds of the upper part of the arm or leg may be used for blood pressure measurement. A cuff that is too small results in falsely high readings, whereas a cuff that is too large records slightly decreased pressure.

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