What Is the Systolic/diastolic Measurement for a Patient Diagnosed with Hypertension

question 27

Multiple Choice

What is the systolic/diastolic measurement for a patient diagnosed with hypertension stage 1?

• A) <90/60 mmHg
• B) 90-120/60-80 mmHg
• C) 120-139/80-89 mmHg
• D) 140-159/90-99 mmHg

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