Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a family history of hypertension. The nurse should inform the client that his blood pressure of 124/79 mm Hg places him in which of the following categories?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Elevated BP is defined as a systolic BP of 120-129 mm Hg and a diastolic BP of less than 80 mm Hg.