A Client Has Two BP Readings of (134/84) and 9138/86)

question 8

Multiple Choice

A client has two BP readings of (134/84) and 9138/86) at a community screening event. The client smokes and has "some sort of eye disease like my grandma had" plus the client states, "I might have high sugar." The most appropriate action by the nurse would be to (Select all that apply)

• A) advise the client to return tomorrow for repeat blood pressure readings.
• B) arrange for the client to be seen at a local urgent care center today.
• C) inform the client about the high risk of developing hypertension.
• D) tell the client that the blood pressure readings are not considered high.
• E) work with the client to identify risk factors and create a plan to address them.

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