A 56-year-old man has sought care because the automated blood pressure machine in his pharmacy indicated a blood pressure reading of 146/96 mm Hg. He has said to the nurse, "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 best?
A) "Yes. Hypertension is prevalent among males; it's fortunate we caught this during your routine examination."
B) "Quite likely, 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 was probably elevated because of your anxiety."
C
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