The home health nurse is making the initial visit to an older adult patient with hypertension. The nurse recommends that the patient obtain which item for home use?
a. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring device
b. Exercise bicycle
c. Blood glucose monitor scale
d. Food scale
Answer: a. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring device
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)