5th April 2024

A 38-year-old district nurse presents to her GP with symptoms of polyuria

A 38-year-old district nurse presents to her GP with symptoms of polyuria, difficulty concentrating and mood swings. The patient’s BP in clinic is 186/106 mmHg. The GP organises regular BP checks at the patient’s home over the next week and these give an average BP of 179/99 mmHg. Given the most likely underlying diagnosis, which is the most appropriate test to perform?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.