A client is diagnosed with isolated systolic hypertension. The nurse realizes that this diagnosis means the client is experiencing a systolic pressure:
1. greater than 140 mmHg and a diastolic pressure greater than 90 mmHg.
2. greater than 90 mmHg and a diastolic pressure greater than 60 mmHg.
3. greater than 140 mmHg and a diastolic pressure lower than 90 mmHg.
4. lower than 140 mmHg and a diastolic pressure greater than 90 mmHg.
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The likelihood of developing isolated systolic hypertension is greater with age and is confirmed with a systolic pressure greater than 140 mmHg while the diastolic pressure remains less than 90 mmHg.
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