Hypertension is present when the blood pressure:
A) increases by 20 mm Hg above a person's normal blood pressure.
B) is consistently greater than 140/90 mm Hg while at rest.
C) is above 160 mm Hg systolic during strenuous exertion.
D) rises acutely during an emotionally stressful situation.
Answer: B) is consistently greater than 140/90 mm Hg while at rest.
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