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

A 52-year-old woman has no history of hypertension and no risk factors related to hypertension.During an annual physical examination,her blood pressure is 188/106 mm Hg.After reconfirming her BP,it is appropriate for the nurse to tell the patient which of the following?

A) She should have her BP rechecked in 2 months.
B) She is in imminent danger of a stroke and should be hospitalized immediately.
C) She needs to reduce the sodium and fat content in her diet and exercise more vigorously.
D) Her increased BP might be due to a specific disease and may require further diagnostic testing.