While Positioning the Patient for a Routine Blood Pressure Check

Multiple Choice

While positioning the patient for a routine blood pressure check, the patient asks the nurse why a support was placed under the arm before the BP cuff was applied.Which response by the nurse is most accurate?

A) "This method prevents any problems in obtaining an accurate reading."
B) "This method helps the arm relax so the reading will be correct."
C) "I want you to be as comfortable as possible during this time."
D) "Just sit back and relax and let me get this reading right now."