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SOVA2 [1]
3 years ago
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ack, age 55, comes to the office with a blood pressure of 144/98 mm Hg. He states that he did not know if it was ever elevated b

efore. When you retake his blood pressure at the end of the exam, it remains at 144/98. What should your next action be
Medicine
1 answer:
Scilla [17]3 years ago
7 0

Answer:

One more reading will be taken to find the accuracy of reading and diagnose high blood pressure.

Explanation:

Every time we measure blood pressure, it is recommended to take two or three readings. If possible readings shall be taken in morning before eating and in evening to measure variations in blood pressure. Many people have postural hypertension and may have low or high BP upon rising or waking up.

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