The nurse would consider referring a hypertensive client for step-down therapy when the blood pressure has been effectively controlled for at least
a. 3 months.
b. 6 months.
c. 1 year.
d. 2 years.
C
Reducing the number and amount of antihypertensive medications should be considered once a client's blood pressure has been controlled effectively for at least 1 year.
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