When teaching an older adult about self-measurement of blood pressure, the nurse informs the client that:
A. The blood pressure may fall slightly after eating
B. The blood pressure measurement should be taken after activity
C. An easy-to-use finger monitor should be obtained
D. The blood pressure should be taken at different times each day
A
A. Older adults often experience a fall in BP after eating.
B. Instruct primary caregiver to take BP at same time each day and after client has had a brief rest.
C. Finger monitors are inaccurate.
D. Instruct primary caregiver to take BP at same time each day and after client has had a brief rest.
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