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

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 condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.

Manometer

A device used to measure the pressure of gases or liquids, often used in medical and laboratory settings.

Korotkoff Sounds

Audible sounds heard with a stethoscope during blood pressure measurement, indicating the resumption of blood flow.