Question

question 2
10 points
which of the following indicates a diagnosis of hypertension in adults?
a blood pressure being greater than 140 mm hg systolic and/or greater than 90 mm hg diastolic
b measurement of fatty deposits on the endothelium of arteries
c measurement of the ldl/hdl ratio in peripheral blood
d percentage of blood volume made up of platelets

Explanation:

Hypertension is diagnosed based on blood pressure measurements. Option A refers to blood pressure values (systolic >140 mmHg and/or diastolic >90 mmHg), which is the standard for hypertension diagnosis. Option B (fatty deposits) relates more to atherosclerosis. Option C (LDL/HDL ratio) is about lipid profile. Option D (platelet percentage) is not relevant to hypertension diagnosis.

Answer:

A. blood pressure being greater than 140 mm Hg systolic and/or greater than 90 mm Hg diastolic