A patient has had multiple blood pressure readings that indicate he is hypertensive. How is hypertension defined?
A) Systolic pressure above 140 mm Hg or diastolic pressure above 90 mm Hg
B) Systolic pressure above 160 mm Hg or diastolic pressure above 110 mm Hg
C) Systolic pressure above 130 mm Hg or diastolic pressure above 95 mm Hg
D) Systolic pressure above 150 mm Hg or diastolic pressure above 100 mm Hg
A
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