Question

1. the nurse checks anas blood pressure, and it is 113/75. which diagnostic category does that put ana in? elevated high blood pressure stage 1 high blood pressure stage 2 normal

Explanation:

Blood pressure categories are defined as follows:

• Normal: Systolic < 120 mmHg and diastolic < 80 mmHg.
• Elevated: Systolic 120–129 mmHg and diastolic < 80 mmHg.
• High blood pressure Stage 1: Systolic 130–139 mmHg or diastolic 80–89 mmHg.
• High blood pressure Stage 2: Systolic ≥ 140 mmHg or diastolic ≥ 90 mmHg.

Ana's blood pressure is 113/75 mmHg. The systolic value (113 mmHg) is less than 120 mmHg and the diastolic value (75 mmHg) is less than 80 mmHg.

Answer:

normal