To obtain a truly estimation of the patient’s average blood pressure , your nursing assessment should include:
A. only one blood pressure reading
B. serial reading , which should be taken at the same time each day for 7 days
C. serial reading , which should be taken every 2 hours over an 8 hour period for 2 days
D. blood pressure reading on both arms should be taken sitting and standing once a day for 2 days
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