In evaluating a client's blood pressure for hypertension,it would be most important to:

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Blood pressure fluctuates a great deal during the day and is influenced by age,sex,activity,and many other factors.Any determination of hypertension must be done after two or more BP readings taken on separate occasions.The type of manometer does not greatly influence the reliability of BP readings.Although more accurate,the manual manometer is being replaced by nonmercury-containing devices,such as the aneroid or electronic blood pressure monitors.Only the first and last Korotkoff sounds are necessary to determine a BP reading.The first time BP is assessed for a patient,the nurse should compare the reading in the left and right arm; however,this is not specific to evaluating for hypertension.

In Evaluating a Client's Blood Pressure for Hypertension,it Would Be