The nurse is caring for a 52-year-old client who has no previous history of hypertension or other health problems and has suddenly developed a BP of 188/106 mm Hg. After reconfirming the BP, which of the following information is best for the nurse to tell theclient?
A) A BP recheck should be scheduled in a few weeks.
B) The dietary sodium and fat content should be decreased.
C) There is an immediate danger of a stroke and hospitalization will be required.
D) More diagnostic testing may be needed to determine the cause of the hypertension.
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