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137. A community health nurse is conducting a health screening for hypertension. What is the most accurate way to measure blood pressure?

A. Using a cuff that is too loose
B. After the patient has just exercised
C. After the patient has rested quietly for at least 5 minutes, with arm supported at heart level
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D. Taking one reading and discarding it

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  • Using a cuff that is too loose
  • After the patient has just exercised
  • After the patient has rested quietly for at least 5 minutes, with arm supported at heart level
  • Taking one reading and discarding it

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