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Having your blood pressure checked

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Having your blood pressure checked will let us know if you are unwell

nurse with patient

A nurse (or doctor) will tell you why they want to take your blood pressure.

nurse putting cuff on an arm

They will put the cuff around your arm.

blood pressure machine

They will fill the cuff with air.
The cuff will feel tight.

nurse removing cuff

They will remove the cuff from your arm.

nurse with chart

They will tell you what your blood pressure is.

nurse making notes

They will write down what your blood pressure is.

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