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CE BIO Sphygmomanometer" When a person's blood pressure is
Chapter 15, Problem 81GP(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 81GP
CE BIO Sphygmomanometer" When a person's blood pressure is taken with a device known as a sphygmomanometer, it is measured on the arm, at approximately the same level as the heart. If the measurement were to be taken on the patient's leg instead, would the reading on the sphygmomanometer be greater than, less than, or the same as when the measurement is made on the arm?
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Problem 81GP
CE BIO Sphygmomanometer" When a person's blood pressure is taken with a device known as a sphygmomanometer, it is measured on the arm, at approximately the same level as the heart. If the measurement were to be taken on the patient's leg instead, would the reading on the sphygmomanometer be greater than, less than, or the same as when the measurement is made on the arm?
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A device known as a sphygmomanometer is used to measure a person's blood pressure on their arm, at approximately the same level as the heart. The measurement is now attempted on the patient's leg instead.