A 52-year-old patient has no history of hypertension and no risk factors related to hypertension. During an annual physical examination, the BP is 188/106. After reconfirming the BP, it is appropriate for the nurse to tell the patient that

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A sudden increase in BP in a patient with no previous hypertension history or risk factors indicates that the hypertension may be secondary to some other problem. The BP will require more frequent monitoring than every 2 months. If the patient has no other risk factors, a stroke in the immediate future is unlikely. There is no indication that dietary salt or fat intake have contributed to this sudden increase in BP, and reducing intake of salt and fat alone will not be adequate to reduce this BP to an acceptable level.

A 52-Year-Old Patient Has No History of Hypertension and No