When measuring a patient's blood pressure, what does a healthcare practitioner do after wrapping the deflated cuff around the patient's arm?

After wrapping the deflated cuff around the arm, the practitioner finds the radial pulse at the wrist and inflates the cuff until the pulse disappears. This helps estimate the pressure needed before taking the blood pressure reading. The stethoscope is used afterward as the cuff is deflated.

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