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(It's best to take blood pressure from the left arm, if possible.) Rest in a chair next to a table for five to 10 minutes. (Your left arm should rest comfortably at heart level.) Sit up straight with your back against the chair, legs uncrossed. Rest your forearm on the table with the palm of your hand facing up.
Tell the patient that the blood pressure readings will take a few minutes and they will feel the cuff tighten and then deflate. Gather the equipment and make sure they are in working order. Position the arm. Place their arm on a table or desk to take the blood pressure. Place cuff above the elbow.Make sure the cuff is one inch above the elbow and fit the arm tightly and snugly. You should be able to put one finger under the cuff for tightness. Place the stethoscope earpieces into your ears.ypertension is when you have high blood pressure. The readings would indicate 140/90 or more. High blood pressure is very serious as you could have a stroke, heart attack or kidney problems. Hypotension is low blood pressure. When you begin to go too far below 120/80, which is normal, it is considered hypotension.