ATI PN Custom Fall 2023 Term 2 Exam 3

ATI PN Custom Fall 2023 Term 2 Exam 3 ( 49 Questions)

A nurse is reviewing blood pressure classifications with a client who has been newly diagnosed with hypertension.
Which of the following should the nurse include as an example of stage 1 hypertension?


Correct Answer: D

Choice A rationale:

A blood pressure of 108/60 mm Hg is considered normal, not stage 1 hypertension.

Choice B rationale:

A blood pressure of 154/96 mm Hg is considered stage 2 hypertension, not stage 12.

Choice C rationale:

A blood pressure of 164/104 mm Hg is considered stage 2 hypertension, not stage 12.

Choice D rationale:

A blood pressure of 128/88 mm Hg is considered stage 1 hypertension. Stage 1 hypertension is defined as a systolic blood pressure ranging from 130 to 139 mm Hg or a diastolic blood pressure ranging from 80 to 89 mm Hg.




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