A blood pressure of 144/90 mm Hg is considered to be in which of the following ranges?

a. Normal
b. Prehypertenion
c. Stage 1 hypertension
d. Stage 2 hypertension


c

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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