A patient has come to the clinic for a follow-up assessment. Before taking the blood pressure, the nurse should determine if the patient has:

A) Tried to rest quietly for 5 minutes before the reading is taken
B) Refrained from smoking for at least 8 hours
C) Been NPO for at least 2 hours
D) Avoided drinking coffee for 12 hours before the visit


A

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