A 68-year-old woman presents with hypertension and BP of 152…
A 68-year-old woman presents with hypertension and BP of 152-158/92-96 mmHg documented over 2 months on three different occasions. Electrocardiogram (ECG) and creatinine are normal, and she has no proteinuria. Clinical findings include the following: BMI 26.4 kg/m2; no S3, S4, or murmur; and point of maximal impulse at fifth intercostal space, mid-clavicular line, hart rate 64. Which plan represents the best intervention?