Ambrose, 41 Years Old, Has a Blood Pressure of 170/96

Ambrose, 41 years old, has a blood pressure of 170/96 after 6 months of intensive exercise and diet modifications, which his doctor prescribed for him. The nurse advises him:

A) To continue current treatment plan, as blood pressure is being adequately controlled.
B) To discontinue current treatment plan, as it has not been effective and medications will be required.
C) To increase his exercise by two-fold and continue dietary modifications to attempt to lower blood pressure further.
D) That medication therapy will likely need to be started along with exercise and diet program.