The Nurse Measures the BP of a 78-Year-Old Patient and Finds

The nurse measures the BP of a 78-year-old patient and finds it to be 168/86 mm Hg in both arms.What will the nurse include in the teaching plan for this patient?

A) Increased BP is a normal finding in older adults.
B) Prehypertension indicates the need for lifestyle changes.
C) It is important to address the increased BP.
D) A high probability of kidney and heart disease exists.