An adult diagnosed with hypertension has been treated with a low-sodium diet and hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) 50 mg daily for the past two months. The patient denies a family history of cardiovascular disease. At this, BP = 150/90 and T=100F. Physical examination reveals no bruits, clear chest, no atrial gallop, edema, and tenderness of the left ankle, and an intact neurological system. Which laboratory values will provide the most useful follow-up information?
[Answered]: An adult diagnosed with hypertension has been…
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