Peripheral Vascular Disease NCLEX Questions

The 66-year-old male client has his blood pressure (BP) checked at a health fair. The BP is 168/98. Which action should the nurse implement first?

A. Recommend that the client have his blood pressure checked in one (1) month.

B. Instruct the client to see his health-care provider as soon as possible.

C. Discuss the importance of eating a low-salt, low-fat, low-cholesterol diet.

D. Explain that this BP is within the normal range for an elderly person.

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