The nurse is measuring blood pressures at a screening clinic. For which blood pressure reading should the nurse provide the 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
148/96 mm Hg requires a 2-month follow-up. A. A reading of 130/72 mm Hg requires a 1-year follow-up. C. A reading of 164/100 mm Hg requires a 1-month follow-up. D. A reading of 184/110 mm Hg requires immediate follow-up.
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