The systolic blood pressure of a 4-year-old female patient is 110 mmHg. Her mother is concerned because last year at the pediatrician's office the systolic blood pressure was 92 mmHg and now it is higher. How would you respond?
A) "Her blood pressure is most likely increased because she is sick."
B) "This is normal; not only will the blood pressure increase with age, but so will her heart rate."
C) "Her blood pressure will increase naturally. This is normal and healthy."
D) "I agree; that is a little bit of a jump in blood pressure. It very well could be the reason she is not feeling well."
C) "Her blood pressure will increase naturally. This is normal and healthy."
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