The visiting nurse is evaluating the measurement of the patient's blood pressure by his spouse.The nurse determines that additional teaching is required if the spouse is observed doing which of the following?

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Taking the blood pressure reading after the patient comes back from a walk can result in a falsely elevated reading. The patient should rest for at least 5 minutes before taking the measurement to obtain an accurate reading. Deflating the cuff at 2 mm Hg per second, having the patient sit down for the measurement, and using the same time each day for the measurement are all correct techniques for measuring blood pressure.

The Visiting Nurse Is Evaluating the Measurement of the Patient's