POP QUIZ:
Which of these blood pressure readings is considered “at risk”?
A. 200 over 100
B. 140 over 90
C. 120 over 60
D. There is no standard
at-risk range.
* See answer, S3
POP QUIZ ANSWER:
The reading 200 over 100 signifies a patient at risk of high blood pressure. Although the “normal” range is 120 to 140 over 60 to 90, the range fluctuates for every person. (Question on S1.)
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