A 12yearold child whose weight and BMI are in the 75th percentile has a
diastolic blood pressure that is between the 95th and 99th percentiles for age, sex, and height on three separate occasions. Initial tests for this child will include

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A 12­year­old child whose weight and BMI are in the 75th percentile has a
diastolic blood pressure that is between the 95th and 99th percentiles for age, sex, and height on three separate occasions. Initial tests for this child will include

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The child's high diastolic blood pressure suggests that there may be an underlying issue with their renal function or renin levels. Therefore, tests to evaluate these factors such as renal function and plasma renin tests would be the best initial choice. The other options listed are not as directly related or indicative of a potential issue with the child's blood pressure.

A 12­year­old Child Whose Weight and BMI Are in the 75th

A 12yearold Child Whose Weight and BMI Are in the 75th