What recommendation a nurse should give to 55 yr old patient with blood pressure of 150/90 mmHg?

Correct option is B

According to JNC 8 and WHO guidelines, a BP of 150/90 mmHg in adults above 60 may be borderline, but for a 55-year-old, this reading is high and warrants follow-up. Rechecking in 2 weeks is standard for confirming hypertension and deciding on treatment. Explanation of each option: • (a) It is normal BP for your age – Incorrect. For adults under 60, BP should be below 140/90 mmHg. 150/90 is considered Stage 1 hypertension. • (b) Recheck your BP 2 weeks later – Correct. This is recommended to confirm diagnosis and assess consistency before initiating long-term therapy. • (c) Recheck your BP after 6 months – Too delayed. This may allow untreated hypertension to progress unnoticed. • (d) Recheck your BP after 1 year – Highly inappropriate unless BP is well-controlled, which is not the case here.