Question

question 13 of 20
the nurse is caring for a client with systolic blood pressure of 135 mm hg. this finding would be classified as
normal.
elevated
stage 1 hypertension.
stage 2 hypertension.

Explanation:

To determine the classification:

• Normal systolic BP is <120 mmHg.
• Elevated is 120 - 129 mmHg.
• Stage 1 hypertension is 130 - 139 mmHg (or diastolic 80 - 89 mmHg).
• Stage 2 is ≥140/90 mmHg.

A systolic BP of 135 mmHg falls within the stage 1 hypertension range (130 - 139 mmHg).

Answer:

C. stage 1 hypertension (assuming the options are labeled A - D with C as stage 1 hypertension; if the original options’ labels differ, adjust the identifier to match, e.g., if the third option is labeled C, then "C. stage 1 hypertension")