Multiple choice

Below are some right arm conditions.  Which is okay to take blood pressure on right arm?

  1. paralyzed right arm

  2. IV in right arm

  3. tattoo on right arm<span id="_wysihtml5-undo" class="_wysihtml5-temp">

  4. right arm pain

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C Correct answer
Explanation

A tattoo on the right arm does not interfere with blood pressure measurement. Contraindications include paralysis, IV lines, mastectomy, dialysis access, or pain in that arm. The unaffected arm should be used.