Question

valerie had her blood pressure checked at a recent doctors appointment. based on the blood pressure reading shown on the meter above (167/73), valeries blood pressure levels would be categorized as __________. multiple choice normal hypertensive stage 2 hypertensive stage 1 elevated

Explanation:

Blood pressure categories are based on specific ranges. Normal is typically around 120/80 or lower. Elevated is systolic 120 - 129 and diastolic less than 80. Stage 1 hypertension is systolic 130 - 139 or diastolic 80 - 89. Stage 2 hypertension is systolic ≥ 140 or diastolic ≥ 90. Valerie's reading is 167/73. Since the systolic (167) is ≥ 140, it falls into stage 2 hypertension.

Answer:

hypertensive stage 2