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Aliyah is taking the blood pressure reading of a 35-year-old patient in for his checkup. She notes that his blood pressure is 145/90. Looking over the patient's chart, he does not seem to have a history of high blood pressure. What would likely be Aliyah's NEXT step?
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O Ask the patient if he is experiencing stress or nervousness about the appointment.
• Recommend that the patient begin taking medication for high blood pressure.
• Ask the doctor to order an electrocardiograph to measure the patient's cardiac rhythm.
• Call for an ambulance to transport the patient to the hospital for care.
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Ask the patient if he is experiencing stress or nervousness about the appointment.
Rationale: a single elevated reading can be due to white‑coat hypertension or improper technique. You should assess for anxiety, have the patient rest and then remeasure (or obtain repeat/home readings) before starting medication or ordering invasive tests.
Rationale: a single elevated reading can be due to white‑coat hypertension or improper technique. You should assess for anxiety, have the patient rest and then remeasure (or obtain repeat/home readings) before starting medication or ordering invasive tests.
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