ATI Med Surg Cardiac Exam

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A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a family history of hypertension. The nurse should inform the client that their blood pressure readings of 124/84 mm Hg and 128/88 mm Hg place them in which of the following categories?

A. Stage 1 hypertension B. Prehypertension C. Within the expected reference range D. Stage 2 hypertension

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Diastolic readings of 84-88 mm Hg fall into Stage 1 hypertension (systolic 130-139 or diastolic 80-89).

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