Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
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?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Diastolic readings of 84-88 mm Hg fall into Stage 1 hypertension (systolic 130-139 or diastolic 80-89).