Which of the following is an important instruction for a patient who will be performing home monitoring of their blood pressure?
The patient should perform physical exercise immediately before measuring to obtain a more accurate reading.
The patient should be seated comfortably with their back supported, feet flat on the floor, and their arm supported at heart level.
The patient should ensure they have fasted for at least 8 hours before measuring their blood pressure.
The patient must restrict their fluid intake 12 hours before taking a blood pressure reading.