A patient is being considered for medication therapy to treat high blood pressure.Prior to beginning medication,the nurse should prepare to schedule the patient for which diagnostic tests? (Select all that apply.)

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It is recommended that patients undergo various routine tests to identify damage to organs or blood vessels before beginning therapy for high blood pressure.These tests help determine if target-organ damage has been caused by elevated blood pressure and include electrocardiogram (ECG),blood glucose level,hematocrit,and cholesterol and triglyceride levels.C.Liver function tests are not routinely completed before beginning medication therapy for high blood pressure.

A Patient Is Being Considered for Medication Therapy to Treat