Which of the Following Actions Should the Nurse in the Hypertension

Which of the following actions should the nurse in the hypertension clinic take in order to obtain an accurate baseline blood pressure (BP) for a new client?

A) Obtain a BP reading in each arm and average the results.
B) Deflate the BP cuff at a rate of 5-10 mm Hg/second.
C) Have the client sit in a chair.
D) Assist the client to the supine position for BP measurements.