The nurse is working at a blood pressure screening clinic. The nurse would recognize that patient teaching was effective by which of the following patient statements?
a. "My blood pressure is 118/68, which is normal."
b. "I need to keep my blood pressure around 130/90."
c. "Since my blood pressure is 148/94, I'm considered to have prehypertension."
d. "My blood pressure is 158/88, so I should have it checked at least twice a year."
ANS: A
A. Normal blood pressure is less than 120/80 mm Hg. B is prehypertension. C and D are stage 1 which should be followed every 2 months and is usually treated with a medication.
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