The nurse is working at a blood pressure screening clinic. The nurse would recognize that patient teaching was effective by which of the following patient statements?

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The patient stating that their blood pressure is 118/68 and recognizing that it is a normal blood pressure reading shows understanding of the importance of blood pressure monitoring and what a normal reading looks like. B and D are incorrect because they suggest specific blood pressure targets or monitoring schedules that may not apply to every individual. C is incorrect because it suggests that a prehypertensive blood pressure reading is a normal or acceptable range, which it is not.

The Nurse Is Working at a Blood Pressure Screening Clinic