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A nurse measures the blood pressure of a seated patient to be 190 mm of Hg -

A

The blood pressure at the patient's feet is less than 190 mm of Hg

B

The actual pressure is about `0.25` times the atmospheric pressure

C

The blood pressure at the patient's neck is more than 190 mm of Hg

D

The actual pressure is about `1.25` times the atmospheric pressure

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