The nurse reminds a patient that to be diagnosed with hypertension, the blood pressure is evaluated to confirm consistent blood pressure readings over:
1. 120/80 mm Hg.
2. 130/90 mm Hg.
3. 140/90 mm Hg.
4. 150/100 mm Hg.
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Official diagnosis of hypertension is dependent on a period of observation during which the BP is consistently over 140/90 mm Hg.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false