Which blood pressure reading has a pulse pressure within normal limits? Select all that apply
a. 104/50 mm Hg
b. 120/62 mm Hg
c. 120/80 mm Hg
d. 130/86 mm Hg
C, D
The pulse pressure is the systolic blood pressure (BP) minus the diastolic BP. The pulse pressure is usually approximately one-third of the systolic pressure. (120 – 80 = 40; 40 = 1/3 of 120) (130 – 86 = 44; 1/3 of 130 = 43.C.
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