An Older Patient Has Been Diagnosed with Possible White Coat

question 22

Multiple Choice

An older patient has been diagnosed with possible white coat hypertension.Which action will the nurse plan to take next?

• A) Schedule the patient for regular blood pressure (BP) checks in the clinic.
• B) Instruct the patient about the need to decrease stress levels.
• C) Tell the patient how to self-monitor and record BPs at home.
• D) Inform the patient that ambulatory blood pressure monitoring will be needed.

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