Taking Blood Pressure

by Cathy Parkes June 19, 2023

Blood pressure may be taken in either arm except when the patient has an IV infusion running, or has had a mastectomy, PICC line, or AV fistula.
Blood pressure may be taken in either arm except when the patient has an IV infusion running, or has had a mastectomy, PICC line, or AV fistula.

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