After two separate office visits, the nurse suspects that a patient is developing Stage 1 hypertension based on which consecutive blood pressure readings?
A) Visit 1, 118/78; Visit 2, 116/76
B) Visit 1, 130/88; Visit 2, 134/88
C) Visit 1, 144/92; Visit 2, 150/90
D) Visit 1, 162/100; Visit 2, 166/104

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These readings are stage 1 because the systolic pressures are 140 to 159 and diastolic pressures are 90 mm Hg or greater. The readings in option A are within normal limits. The readings in option B are prehypertension because the systolic pressures are 120 to 139 and diastolic pressures are greater than 80 mm Hg. The readings in option D are stage 2 because the systolic pressures are greater than 160 and diastolic pressures are 100 mm Hg or greater.

After Two Separate Office Visits, the Nurse Suspects That a Patient