The Nurse Is Planning the Care of a Patient Who $\quad 156 / 96 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg}$

The nurse is planning the care of a patient who has been diagnosed with hypertension, but who otherwise enjoys good health. When assessing the response to an antihypertensive drug regimen, what blood pressure would be the goal of treatment?

A) $\quad 156 / 96 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg}$ or lower
B) $\quad 140 / 90 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg}$ or lower
C) Average of $2 \mathrm{BP}$ readings of $150 / 80 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg}$
D) $\quad 120 / 80 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg}$ or lower