[Expert Solution]: S.B

S.B. is a 60-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus who presents to the clinic for a routine check-up. His blood pressure readings consistently range between 140-160/90-100 mmHg despite lifestyle modifications and antihypertensive medications. S.B. expresses concerns about the impact of hypertension on his diabetes management and overall health. As his nurse, you are tasked with assessing and managing his hypertension while considering his diabetes status. What additional assessments would you prioritize for S.B. to evaluate the impact of hypertension on his diabetes management and overall health outcomes? Considering S.B.’s diabetes status, what pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions would you prioritize for managing his hypertension while minimizing the impact on his diabetes management? How would you approach the management of S.B.’s hypertension considering his type 2 diabetes, and what strategies would you implement to address his concerns about the impact of hypertension on his diabetes management and overall health?