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Is it okay to take standing blood pressure with arm resting on support table like a tall dresser?

Q: is it okay to take standing blood pressure with arm resting on support table like a tall dresser?

: Yes, you can do that as long as the cuff is at the heart level.

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Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, you can do that as long as the cuff is at the heart level.

Answered 5/19/2022

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Is it okay to take standing blood pressure with arm resting on support table like a tall dresser?

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