​When the Eighth Joint National Committee (JNC 8)recommendations Were Released

question 50

Multiple Choice

​When the Eighth Joint National Committee (JNC 8) recommendations were released in 2014 to replace the JNC 7 guidelines on blood pressure management,what was the new guideline for goals for patients over 60 years old?

• A) ​130/90
• B) ​140/85
• C) ​140/90
• D) 150/90

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