A 56-year-old male has a blood pressure reading of 146/96 mm Hg. Upon hearing the reading, he exclaims, "My pressure has never been this high. Will I need to take medication to reduce it?" Which of the following responses by the nurse would be b
A) "Yes, hypertension is prevalent among males; it's fortunate we caught this during your routine examination."
B) "We'll need to reevaluate your blood pressure because your age places you at high risk for hypertension."
C) "A single elevated blood pressure doesn't confirm hypertension. You'll need to have your blood pressure reassessed several times before a diagnosis can be made."
D) "You have no need to worry. Your pressure is probably elevated because you're in the doctor's office."
Ans: C
Feedback: Hypertension is confirmed by two or more readings with systolic pressure of at least 140 mm Hg and diastolic pressure of at least 90 mm Hg. Option A is premature. Option B isn't as specific as option C and also is insensitive to the patient's anxiety. Option D gives false reassurance; the patient does need to have his blood pressure reevaluated.
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