Using the JNC 8 guidelines, how is the diagnosis of hypertension made? What blood pressure readings are used to identify normal BP, stage 1 hypertension, and stage 2 hypertension?
What will be an ideal response?
• At least two measurements of blood pressure
• Taken after patient has been seated quietly for at least 5 minutes in a chair with feet on the floor
• Arm supported at heart level
• Using an appropriately sized cuff
• Diagnosis:
- Normal: < 120/80 mmHg
- Stage 1: 140-159/90-99 mmHg
- Stage 2: >160/>100 mmHg
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