The nurse is working at a blood pressure screening clinic. For which of these blood pressure readings should the nurse provide a patient with instructions for follow-up in 2 months?
a. 130/72 mm Hg
b. 148/96 mm Hg
c. 164/100 mm Hg
d. 184/110 mm Hg
ANS: B
B. 148/96 mm Hg requires a 2-month follow-up. A requires a 1-year follow-up. C requires a 1-month follow-up. D requires immediate follow-up.
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