07-25-2009, 03:05 PM
A healthy 16 y/o boy comes to the physician for an examination prior to participating in school sports. He is at 90th percentile height and 75th percentile weight. His blood pressure is 145/95 and temp is 37 deg C (98.6 deg F). Pulse is 66/min and respirations are 16/min. Examination shows no other abnormalities. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?
A) Repeat blood pressure measurement in 2 weeks
B) Recommend low sodium-diet
C) Recommend weight loss program
D) Begin diuretic therapy
E) No further intervention indicated
I think it is A or B. What do you think, any explanation please?
A) Repeat blood pressure measurement in 2 weeks
B) Recommend low sodium-diet
C) Recommend weight loss program
D) Begin diuretic therapy
E) No further intervention indicated
I think it is A or B. What do you think, any explanation please?