A client presents with a blood pressure of 210/124 mmHg. The nurse documents this finding in which way?
1. Prehypertension
2. Stage 1 hypertension
3. Stage 2 hypertension
4. Hypertensive crisis
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Prehypertension is characterized by blood pressure between 120/80 and 139/89 mmHg.
Rationale 2: Stage 1 hypertension is characterized by blood pressure between 140/90 and 159/99 mmHg.
Rationale 3: Stage 2 hypertension is characterized by blood pressure greater than 160/100 mmHg.
Rationale 4: Hypertensive emergencies are characterized by diastolic readings greater than 120 mmHg.
Global Rationale: Hypertensive emergencies are characterized by diastolic readings greater than 120 mmHg. Prehypertension is characterized by blood pressure between 120/80 and 139/89 mmHg. Stage 1 hypertension is characterized by blood pressure between 140/90 and 159/99 mmHg. Stage 2 hypertension is characterized by blood pressure greater than 160/100 mmHg.
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