In evaluating a client's blood pressure for hypertension,what is the most important action for the nurse to take?

A) Use the same type of manometer each time.
B) Auscultate all five Korotkoff sounds.
C) Measure the blood pressure in both arms.
D) Monitor the blood pressure for a pattern.

Hypertension

A chronic medical condition where the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated, increasing the risk of heart, brain, kidney, and other diseases.

Manometer

An instrument used to measure the pressure of gases or liquids, often utilized in medical and engineering applications.

Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of the body's arteries, a critical measure for assessing cardiovascular health.