Question

An adult client presents with a blood pressure of 128/86 mm hg. the client exercises regularly, is weight-appropriate for height, and indicates no use of tobacco or alcohol. how would the client's blood pressure be classified?

Answer 1

Answers;

-Prehypertension.

The client's blood pressure would be classified as prehypertension.

Step-by-step explanation;

Prehypertension is the blood pressure whose readings are a systollic pressure from 120 to 139 mm Hg or a diastolic pressure from 80 to 89 mm Hg.

Hypertension is an increased blood pressure, normally greater than or equal to 140/90 mm Hg.