Which of the following is important in the palpatory method of obtaining blood pressure?
A) Inflate the cuff to 50 mmHg
B) Increase the pressure by 5 mmHg increments
C) Palpate the brachial artery
D) Note the level of pressure at which the pulse disappears
E) Place the stethoscope over the brachial pulse point

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In the palpatory method, the cuff is inflated until the pulse disappears, which indicates the systolic pressure.

Which of the Following Is Important in the Palpatory Method