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When measuring blood pressure in a patient's thigh instead of the arm, and when choosing an appropriate limb for BP measurement in general, which of the following is an appropriate practice?

A.Measure thigh BP when the arm cannot be used due to burns or other trauma, and compare the reading with the BP in the other thighB.Measure BP in a limb that has a cast or bulky bandage, since the covering does not affect cuff accuracyC.Measure BP in the arm on the side where axillary lymph nodes were surgically removed, as this does not increase complication riskD.Measure BP in a limb that currently has an IV infusion running, as long as the cuff is placed above the insertion site

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