In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: When you check your blood pressure, there are quite a few factors that can cause your numbers to temporarily rise. Things like stress, smoking, and caffeine can make your blood pressure rise right before a reading. It's best to avoid these things for at least twenty minutes before you plan to check your blood pressure. Other elements can also cause a temporary increase in your blood pressure, such as exercise, cold temperatures, a full bladder, a full stomach, or certain medications. If you want to check your blood pressure at home using a manual pump cuff monitor, you'll need to purchase one and familiarize yourself with it. Most cuff monitors consist of the cuff with a center arrow for proper positioning that wraps around your arm, a gauge that indicates the BP reading, a rubber tube that connects the gauge to the cuff, and a bulb that you squeeze to inflate the cuff. You should be able to purchase one at a pharmacy or medical supply store. Remove any clothing items that cover your upper arms and wrap the cuff around your arm, placing it at the main artery. Find this artery by tracing a line from your pinky finger to just above your elbow. Center the cuff's arrow with this artery. Make sure your arm is supported and your palm is face-up, otherwise your blood pressure monitor may show an incorrect reading. With the cuff fully deflated, fasten the cuff snugly around your arm with the Velcro strap. The stethoscope head should be placed over the main artery in your arm at the inner bend of your elbow. Use the manual hand pump to inflate the cuff while it is securely in place on your upper arm. Squeezing the hand pump will send air into the cuff and cause it to inflate. You may have to squeeze the pump quite a few times. Keep inflating the cuff until the gauge reads approximately 30 points (mm Hg) higher than your expected systolic pressure number (the top number). Be sure to keep your cuffed arm level and parallel with the ground during the entire inflation and reading process. As you start deflating the cuff, listen for the heartbeat with the stethoscope at the main artery. As you are listening, slowly deflate the cuff with arrow on the gauge going down at about 2-3 mm of mercury per second by turning the air release valve counterclockwise. Try to turn the valve very slowly, otherwise it could ruin your entire reading and make you start over again. Keep your eyes on the gauge while you deflate the cuff. Once you hear the first beat, note the number on the gauge; this is your systolic number. Continue to listen until the heartbeat disappears. Note the point at which you can no longer hear any heartbeat, this is your diastolic pressure number. Keep consistently deflating the cuff as you listen for these two points. Once you acquire the systolic and diastolic readings, deflate the cuff completely and remove it from your arm, as continuous cuff inflation can result in numbness and tingling in the arm
Summary: Avoid temporarily raising your blood pressure. Learn to use a blood pressure cuff. Secure the cuff on your arm. Inflate the cuff. Deflate the cuff and listen. Take the reading.

Overhead lights in dark rooms are likely to cast shadows and should be avoided. Look for a desk with a lamp that you can direct or a clear counter in front of a window. Doing this will remove any dirt caked onto the surface. This loosens any dirt and dust that might be trapped in the crevices. Look for any additional trapped dirt. Avoid using a metal pick, since this may scratch glass beads or soft gemstones if your hand slips. Doing so removes most fingerprints and smudges while giving your jewelry back a bit of its original shine.
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One-sentence summary -- Find a workspace with good lighting. Use a dry baby toothbrush or similarly soft brush to gently brush the piece's surface. Hold a can of compressed air an inch or two away from the surface of your piece of costume jewelry and spray. Inspect your jewelry with a magnifying glass. Use a toothpick to carefully remove any dirt you spotted with the magnifying glass. Polish the piece with a dry, soft cloth.

Q: The single most noticeable symptom of blood blisters is bumps that appear just below the skin. If you notice your cat developing bumps, you should investigate them. When looking at bumps, look to see if: The bump is raised slightly. If there are multiple bumps in the same area. One of the hallmarks of a blood blister is its reddish color. The blood blister is red because it reflects the blood that is pooling just below the skin. In the end, the darkness of the bump is one of the best indications that it is a blood blister and not another type of blister or growth. Larger blisters or ones in problematic locations may cause your cat pain. However, it is important to note that not all blisters are painful and blisters are not the only type of growth that may cause pain. Try to notice if your cat experiences pain when you or they touch the blister. Blisters around the neck or in your cat's ear may cause your cat significant discomfort. Blood blisters on the pads of your cat's feet may cause your cat to limp.
A: Look for a bump. Notice that the bump appears dark red. Watch to see if your cat is in pain.

Problem: Article: You might not understand exactly what your friend is going through, but you can still let them know you're there to support them. Reassure them that they're not alone and that you're there to listen and help them if they need it. It can sometimes be helpful to share a story about a time when you were emotionally struggling and asked for help. This lets your friend know that difficult times happen to everyone and that it's okay to reach out. Asking the right question will not only help you better understand what your friend is going through, it will help your friend get out their emotions. Try to keep questions open-ended to encourage your friend to talk about what they're thinking and feeling rather than probing for details. Questions like, "How are you feeling right now?" give your friend more space to express their emotion than questions like, "Are you mad?" It can take a lot of courage for your friend to reach out, especially if they've done something they're not proud of. Try to listen to them without judgment. You don't need to agree with what they're saying or what they did, but remember that all people make mistakes. Listen, and understand that your friend has flaws just like every other person. Avoid placing blame for problems. If your friend cheated on a test, for example, don't tell them they're a bad student. Instead, say, "Math can be a tricky subject. Instead of cheating next time, though, why don't we do our homework together so I can tutor you?" If your friend needs help to get them through a difficult time, offer to help them reach out. It can be scary and isolating to ask for help on your own. Offer to go with them or help them research options. This lets them know they're not alone, and that it's okay to get help for hard times. For example, if your friend is struggling with depression, they might be afraid to talk to a therapist. Offer to look up a few therapists in their area that specialize in helping patients with depression.
Summary:
Let your friend know that they're not alone. Ask open-ended questions. Avoid judging them. Help them ask for help.