HTN & T2DM

A 49-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes mellitus was started on a standard dose of an ARB daily 6 weeks ago for the management of hypertension. Today her blood pressure is 128/78 mm Hg, stating she is taking the medication without difficulty and is feeling well. The appropriate action at this time would be to:

A. Order a white blood cell count to assess for neutropenia.

B. Continue her current medication regimen. 

C. Add HCTZ to enhance HTN control.

D. Obtain a 12-lead ECG
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