A driver has been diagnosed with stage 2 hypertension, with a blood pressure of 170/105. According to federal guidelines, how should a medical examiner handle this driver's certification?
A)This driver should not be certified.
B)The driver should be certified for one year.
C)The driver should be certified for a three-month period.
D)There are no guidelines regarding stage 2 hypertension.

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The driver should be certified for a three-month period.
Drivers are more likely to develop hypertension than other professions. Therefore, they should be evaluated more frequently. A driver with stage 2 hypertension (BP 160/100-179/109) should be treated and issued a certificate for a three-month certification.

A Driver Has Been Diagnosed with Stage 2 Hypertension, with a Blood