Hypertension is signified by:
A. a blood pressure of 100/60 mm Hg
B. a blood pressure of 120/80 mm Hg
C. a blood pressure of 125/85 mm Hg
D. a blood pressure of more than 140/90 mm Hg
d
Rationale: It is estimated that nearly 60 million people in the United States have hypertension. This condition is signified by a systolic blood pressure more than 140 mm Hg and diastolic above 90 mm Hg or those taking antihypertensive medica-tion.
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