A client has a blood pressure of 142/92 mmHg. Which medical terminology is appropriate for the nurse to use when documenting this data?
A) Normal.
B) Hypertension Stage I.
C) Prehypertension.
D) Hypertension Stage II.
Answer: B
Blood pressure values in the adult are classified as either normal (<120/<80 mmHg), prehypertension (120-139/80-89), hypertension stage I (140-159/90-99), or hypertension stage II (> or =160/> or =100).
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