You have taken the client's blood pressure and your readings taken 10 minutes apart are 150/116. When the client came in last week, the blood pressure was 120/80. According to blood pressure guidelines, what will the dentist recommend to the client?

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If the client's diastolic is above 115 mm Hg, the client should be referred to his or her physician before any elective dental care. It is not recommended to proceed with elective dental treatment if the client's blood pressure is above 115 mm Hg. Elective dental treatment is not recommended if the client's diastolic blood pressure is above 115 mm Hg.

You Have Taken the Client's Blood Pressure and Your Readings