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Use Case A to answer The Following questions
CASE A
A 44-year old man presents as a new client for dental hygiene care. His medical history reveals type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure controlled with medication and a hip replacement. He reports no blood glucose monitoring and controls diabetes with diet and exercise. His last physical examination was last year. However, he is not sure of the examination results. He assumes everything is fine. You record his blood pressure reading at 150/102 mm Hg.
-What is the BEST course of action for the dental hygienist related to the blood pressure reading?


A) Recheck blood pressure in five minutes; if it is still elevated within that range, dismiss the client and seek immediate consultation with physician
B) Recheck blood pressure at each appointment; if it is still within range for three consecutive appointments, refer to physician
C) Recheck blood pressure in five minutes; if it is still elevated within that range, continue with noninvasive care only and consult with physician before dental hygiene therapy
D) Recheck blood pressure in five minutes, and continue with dental hygiene care

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