A 52-Year-Old Patient Who Has No Previous History of Hypertension

A 52-year-old patient who has no previous history of hypertension or other health problems suddenly develops a BP of 188/106 mm Hg. After reconfirming the BP, it is appropriate for the nurse to tell the patient that

A) a BP recheck should be scheduled in a few weeks.
B) the dietary sodium and fat content should be decreased.
C) there is an immediate danger of a stroke and hospitalization will be required.
D) more diagnostic testing may be needed to determine the cause of the hypertension.

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