What is the systolic/diastolic measurement for a patient diagnosed with hypertension stage 1?
A)

Question

What is the systolic/diastolic measurement for a patient diagnosed with hypertension stage 1?
A) <90/60
B) 90-120/60-80
C) 120-139/80-89
D) 140-159/90-99

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According to the American Heart Association, hypertension stage 1 is defined as having a systolic blood pressure (top number) between 140-159 mmHg and/or a diastolic blood pressure (bottom number) between 90-99 mmHg. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

What Is the Systolic/diastolic Measurement for a Patient Diagnosed with Hypertension