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2.When Robert Powell brings in his very tall 6‑year‑old son, Allen, for an office visit, he says he’s concerned because Allen’s blood pressure recently read in the “high” range when it was measured at a local pharmacy. His wife assures him that their son’s blood pressure is fine, based on past measurements at his yearly physical exams. Robert wants to know if Allen does indeed receive regular blood pressure tests and if he can be rechecked today. What should you tell Robert?

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You need not worry about Allen. Depending on the age ,emotions,heart condition, physical activity and medication may increase or decrease the blood pressure. This one high blood pressure reading doesn't mean that Allen has hypertension. It needs to measure the blood pressure at different times, during you are resting for at least 5 minutes. To confirm hypertension, at least 3 elevated blood pressure reading is needed. In addition to this, physical examination also necessary. Allen's blood pressure was normal in the past and he underwent yearly physical examination. Current high reading might because of failure of the BP apparatus or lack of experience in blood pressure monitoring.I recommend you to consult a physician and recheck Allen's blood pressure if needed.