Existing diagnosis of hypertension

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Consider the chief complaint of swelling in ankles in a 67-year-old. Existing diagnosis of hypertension. Demonstrate clinical judgment with regards to the chief complaint and case. What pertinent information collected from the history would impact your assessment. What would be pertinent positives or pertinent negatives found in the exam. Include at least 3 differentials. Include which diagnostics you would order based on your differentials and why. How might a final diagnosis be determined? Apply evidence-based support for your choices; including a clinical guideline for one of your differentials. Finally, what health policy factors might be a consideration during the clinical encounter?

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