A patient inquires if his blood pressure is normal. What is the nurse's most accurate response regarding the definition of normal blood pressure?
a. Less than 144/90 mm Hg
b. Less than 138/86 mm Hg
c. Less than126/82 mm Hg
d. Less than 120/80mm Hg
D
Normal blood pressure is defined as a systolic pressure of less than 120 mm Hg and a diastolic blood pressure of less than 80 mm Hg.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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