a diabetic patient is taking low dose enalapril fo hypertension. a

record of the patients blood pressure over 4 wks ranges from 130-142 mmHG systolic and 75 to 85 mmHG diastolic. How should the nurse practitioner respond?

1)change to a different class of antihypertensive medication to get better control
2) increase the dosage of the current BP medication
3) continue the current medication and dosage for 4 more weeks
4) add a beta blocker to the current medication regimen