A patient's visit to the health care clinic reveals a blood pressure of 130/82) The patient's blood pressure has been 138/88 at each of the last three clinic visits. How does the nurse evaluate this information?

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The patient's blood pressure consistently falls within the prehypertension range (120-139/80-89) and is now at the higher end of that range. While not yet meeting the criteria for stage 1 hypertension (140-159/90-99), it is important for the nurse to educate the patient on lifestyle modifications to prevent hypertension from developing. Based on the information provided, there is no indication that the patient has stage 2 hypertension or requires medication at this time.

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