[Answered]: A 65-year old client is seen in the emergency…

A 65-year old client is seen in the emergency department (ED) today with extreme headaches, which have been occurring daily for the last week. There is no prior history of high blood pressure. The client denies taking anti hypertensive medication, steroids, appetite suppressants, tricyclic antidepressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, cocaine, and other drugs. The client states using nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) and over the counter cold medication, of needed. No history of diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, dyslipidemia, or tobacco use. Occasional, social alcohol intake. Indicates regular intake of processed, frozen foods. Family history significant for hypertension (father).