Which of the following is correct in the procedure for taking an auscultated blood pressure?
A) Do not wait to take the blood pressure after completing the palpatory method
B) Switch the stethoscope to the bell
C) Hold the stethoscope in place with the thumb
D) Inflate the cuff to 30 mm Hg above the level determined by palpation
E) Record the levels of all five Korotkoff sounds

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Inflating the cuff to 30 mm Hg above the level determined by palpation ensures that the artery is fully occluded before slowly releasing the pressure to listen for the Korotkoff sounds, which indicate systolic and diastolic blood pressures. This is a standard procedure in taking an auscultated blood pressure to avoid underestimating the systolic pressure.

Which of the Following Is Correct in the Procedure for Taking