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CASE B
At the end of a periodontal debridement appointment, a 63-year-old female client becomes shaky, pale, and weak. The client is under a physician's care for diabetes, which she states is controlled by oral medication. Vital signs obtained at the start of the appointment included a blood pressure of 138/88 mm Hg; pulse rate of 76, regular and strong; and regular respirations of 16. The client states that she ate breakfast about 2 hours before her appointment; her most recent blood glucose reading is 100 mg/dL. The hygienist notifies the dentist, and together they reassure the client while managing the emergency.
-Before the emergency, the blood pressure reading obtained would be classified as:

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A blood pressure reading of 138/88 mm Hg falls into the prehypertensive range.

Use Case B to Answer the Following Questions