Checklist for Skill 1

b. Palpation: Continue to slowly release pressure until a pulse is felt. This is the systolic pressure. The diastolic pressure is recorded as P, e.g., 100/P. The systolic pressure obtained by palpation is 5–10 mm Hg lower than that obtained by auscultation. NOTE: If using a mercury manometer read at eye level. Comments: 11. ................
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