While the nurse is taking the patient's blood pressure, the patient asks if the reading is high
In accordance with the newest guidelines, the nurse informs the patient that which of the following blood pressure measurements is consistent with hypertension? a. 120/76 mm Hg
b. 140/94 mm Hg
c. 132/78 mm Hg
d. 118/80 mm Hg
B
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A Normal blood pressure is considered to be less than or equal to 139/89 mm Hg; thus, this is a normal blood pressure reading.
B Hypertension is noted with systolic readings greater than 139 mm Hg and diastolic readings greater than 89 mm Hg. According to the newest guidelines, this patient's blood pressure reading (140/94 mm Hg) would fall into hypertension category.
C Normal blood pressure is considered to be less than or equal to 139/89; thus, this is a normal blood pressure reading.
D Normal blood pressure is considered to be less than or equal to 139/89; thus, this is a normal blood pressure reading.
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