Hypertension in the adult is generally defined as pressure in excess of:
a. 120 mm Hg plus the patient's age.
b. 140 mm Hg.
c. 160 mm Hg.
d. 200 mm Hg.
B
Optimal blood pressure is below 120/80 mm Hg. According to JNC7, hypertension continues to be defined as 140/90 mm Hg and higher. Prehypertension is the range between optimal and hypertension. The equation that systolic blood pressure should be less than 120 mm Hg plus the patient's age is no longer the acceptable definition.
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