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Essential Hypertension

The nurse is taking blood pressure readings at a com- munity health fair. The 68-year-old client's blood pressure is 168/98. Which action should the nurse implement?

Recommend the client see a HCP within 2 daysTell the client to go to the nearest emergency departmentExplain the blood pressure is all right for an elderly personInstruct the client to go home and rest for the remainder of the day

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ExplanationThe client should be seen by an HCP because the diastolic blood pressure is greater than 85, but the client does not need to go to the emergency department.

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