Q. A 26-year-old primigravida at 28 weeks of gestation comes to the primary care clinic for a routine prenatal visit. She has no significant medical history and her pregnancy has been uneventful until now.
Her vitals are normal except for blood pressure. Her repeat BP measurement shows a reading of 145/95 mmHg. She reports no symptoms like headache, blurred vision, or abdominal pain. Physical examination is consistent with gestational age.
Her urine dipstick is negative for protein. Her blood tests, including liver function tests and platelet count, are within normal limits.
What is the next appropriate step in managing this patient's hypertension in pregnancy?