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2. Preparation
2.4 Sitting Correctly
To take a measurement, you need to be relaxed
and comfortably seated in a room with a
comfortable temperature. Place your elbow on
the table to support your arm.
• Sit in a chair with your legs uncrossed and your
feet flat on the floor.
• Sit with your back and arm being supported.
• Your monitor must be approximately the same
level as your heart. If the monitor is too high
above your heart, your blood pressure will be
artificially low. If the monitor is too low below
your heart, your blood pressure will be
artificially high.
• Relax your wrist and hand. Do not bend your
wrist back, clench your fist, or bend your wrist forward.
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