A 22-year-old pt comes to the clinic for a wellness check-up. Hx reveals that the pt's parents has the autosomal-dominant form of polycystic kidney disease (PKD). Which vital sign suggests that the pt should be evaluated for PKD?
a. Pulse of 90 beats/min
b. temperature of 99.6 F
c. Blood pressure of 136/88 mmHg
d. Respiratory rate of 22/min
Answer: c. Blood pressure of 136/88 mmHg
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