The nurse is assisting the wife of a client who has been diagnosed with hypertension to monitor his blood pressure. The nurse states that the blood pressure should be taken: (Select all that ap-ply.)
1. At the same time each day
2. On the same arm each time
3. In the same position each time
4. After the client has had a brief rest
5. After his blood pressure medication
6. Right before getting up in the morning
ANS: 1, 2, 3, 4
Instruct the client or primary caregiver to take BP at same time each day and after the client has had a brief rest. Take BP sitting or lying down; use the same position and arm each time pressure is taken. The other options are not necessary because they do not affect blood pressure readings.
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