In teaching the patient how to take his own blood pressure, the nurse instructs the patient to avoid which of the following 30 minutes before taking blood pressure (BP)? (Select all that apply.)

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Encourage the patient to avoid exercise, caffeine, and smoking for 30 minutes before assessment to avoid an inaccurate reading.These factors cause elevations in BP and pulse.Have the patient rest at least 5 minutes before measurement to reduce anxiety that can falsely elevate readings.

In Teaching the Patient How to Take His Own Blood