(
____________________
)
Separate
repeated
measurements
by
1
-
2
min
(
____________________
)
Support
the
patient's
arm
(
resting
on
a
desk
)
(
____________________
)
Have
the
patient
relax
,
sitting
in
a
chair
for
>5
min
(
____________________
)
Use
a
BP
measurement
device
that
has
been
validated
and
ensure
that
the
device
is
calibrated
periodically
(
____________________
)
Use
the
correct
cuff
size
,
such
that
the
bladder
encircles
80%
of
the
arm
(
____________________
)
Use
and
average
of
>
/
=
2
readings
obtained
on
>
/
=
2
occasions
to
estimate
the
individual's
level
BP
(
____________________
)
For
auscultatory
readings
,
deflate
the
cuff
pressure
2
mmHg
per
second
,
and
listen
for
korotkoff
sound
s
