Participating in health screening for hypertension

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The practical nurse (PN) is participating in a health screening for hypertension at a local health fair. One of the community residents has a blood pressure reading of 138/80 mmHg. Which interventions) should the PN implement for this client? (Select all that apply.) A Ask the client about any current antihypertensive medications. Recommend further evaluation for possible pre-hypertension. Encourage the client to "keep doing whatever you are doing." Assess client's life style and other risk factors for hypertension. Obtain another blood pressure to verify the first reading.

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