Select the correct answer: A 55-year-old adult was found…
Select the correct answer: A 55-year-old adult was found with a blood pressure of 154/94 during an insurance physical. A confirmatory blood pressure of 148/88 is found 1 week later. The patient has no other known chronic conditions, and follow-up renal and diabetes screenings were normal. The patient is taking no regularly prescribed medications and is allergic to sulfa. The patient is 210 pounds and 72 inches tall (BMI 28.5). In addition to home blood pressure monitoring, the primary care nurse practitioner should immediately incorporate which of the following interventions into the patient’s clinical management plan?