The correct answer is 3 – both the systolic and diastolic values would be higher. This happens because the cuff may not completely encircle the arm or may compress a smaller area, resulting in increased pressure on the underlying blood vessels.
The correct answer is 3 – both the systolic and diastolic values would be higher. This happens because the cuff may not completely encircle the arm or may compress a smaller area, resulting in increased pressure on the underlying blood vessels.