The nurse is evaluating the blood pressure of a 75-year-old woman. Based on current research, which finding is the better indicator of heart disease risk for this patient?
a. Diastolic of 86 mm Hg
b. Systolic of 160 mm Hg
c. Blood pressure of 138/68 mm Hg
d. Blood pressure of 110/90 mm Hg
Answer: b. Systolic of 160 mm Hg
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