The nurse obtains a blood pressure reading for a patient who is being treated with lifestyle modifications and drug therapy for stage 1 hypertension. Which of these readings would indicate that the treatment is having the desired effect?

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A blood pressure reading of 126/70 mm Hg is within normal limits and indicates that the treatment is working to control the patient's hypertension. Readings of 138/94 mm Hg and 144/86 mm Hg are still considered hypertensive and may require adjustments to the treatment plan. A reading of 88/42 mm Hg is too low and indicates hypotension, which could be a side effect of the drug therapy.

The Nurse Obtains a Blood Pressure Reading for a Patient