title: Diagnostic evaluation for hypertension.
abstract: Evaluation and management of hypertension requires careful monitoring by the practitioner. A positive patient-provider relationship and an individualized approach to treatment are essential for a positive therapeutic outcome.
authors.affiliation: Intercollegiate Center for Nursing Education, Spokane, WA, USA.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Schumann
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Emerson
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003663:Decision Trees; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D008019:Life Style; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity
chemical_list: D000959:Antihypertensive Agents