The nurse measures a blood pressure of 166/100 mm Hg on a participant of a screening clinic. Which follow-up should the nurse recommend to this participant?
a. 1 month
b. 2 months
c. 12 months
d. 24 months
ANS: A
A blood pressure of 166/100 mm Hg is stage 2 hypertension and requires a 1-month follow-up. B. C. D. Waiting for 2 months, 12 months or 24 months would be too long for the patient with stage 2 hypertension.
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