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A 58-year-old man with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (eGFR 48 mL/min/1.73 m2) has blood pressures around 146/84 mmHg on multiple office readings. He is currently on metformin and atorvastatin only. According to current guidelines, what is the most appropriate next step in management of his blood pressure?

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