You are the triage nurse in a walk-in clinic when a diabetic client visits the clinic and asks you to take their blood pressure (BP). The measurements are 150/90 mm Hg. Which of the following should you recommend to normalize the client's BP?

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The client has hypertension with a systolic blood pressure of ≥140 mm Hg and a diastolic blood pressure of ≥90 mm Hg. For diabetics, the target blood pressure is <130/80 mm Hg. Lifestyle modifications including smoking cessation, low-fat diet, and daily exercise may ultimately help the client, but drug therapy is the most effective and immediate way to normalize their blood pressure.

You Are the Triage Nurse in a Walk-In Clinic When