Which blood pressure reading would indicate hypertension requiring reporting?

Which blood pressure reading would indicate hypertension requiring reporting?

• A. 118/76
• B. 125/78
• C. 110/70
• D. 132/82

Answer: (D)

Understanding when to report a blood pressure reading relies on recognizing the category it falls into. Blood pressure is grouped into ranges that guide action: normal, elevated, stage 1 hypertension, and stage 2 hypertension. Normal is generally around or below 120/80. Elevated is about 120-129 systolic with diastolic less than 80. Stage 1 hypertension includes readings with systolic 130-139 or diastolic 80-89. Stage 2 is at or above 140 systolic or 90 diastolic. The reading 132/82 fits the stage 1 range (systolic 130-139 or diastolic 80-89). In many care settings, this level would prompt reporting to a clinician or supervisor for evaluation and possible follow-up, since it indicates hypertension that needs assessment and monitoring. The other values are either normal or not in the hypertensive range: 118/76 is normal; 125/78 is elevated but not hypertensive; 110/70 is normal.

Understanding when to report a blood pressure reading relies on recognizing the category it falls into. Blood pressure is grouped into ranges that guide action: normal, elevated, stage 1 hypertension, and stage 2 hypertension. Normal is generally around or below 120/80. Elevated is about 120-129 systolic with diastolic less than 80. Stage 1 hypertension includes readings with systolic 130-139 or diastolic 80-89. Stage 2 is at or above 140 systolic or 90 diastolic.

The reading 132/82 fits the stage 1 range (systolic 130-139 or diastolic 80-89). In many care settings, this level would prompt reporting to a clinician or supervisor for evaluation and possible follow-up, since it indicates hypertension that needs assessment and monitoring.

The other values are either normal or not in the hypertensive range: 118/76 is normal; 125/78 is elevated but not hypertensive; 110/70 is normal.