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When assessing the client’s blood pressure, the nurse should use a cuff with a width that is ____% of the circumference of the extremity. (Fill in the blank.)

ExplanationWhen assessing the client’s blood pressure, the width of the blood pressure cuff used should be 40% of the circumference of the extremity. Answers B, C, and D are incorrect for assessing the blood pressure.