When administering an antihypertensive drug to a patient who has a history of hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus, what would be an appropriate outcome for therapy? Blood pressure between:
a. 100/60 to 110/72 mm Hg
b. 112/70 to 128/78 mm Hg
c. 120/80 to 130/85 mm Hg
d. 128/80 to 138/90 mm Hg
Ans: b. 112/70 to 128/78 mm Hg
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