A patient is being evaluated every week for possible hypertension and is classified as prehypertensive.Which assessment would support this conclusion?

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Prehypertension is defined as a systolic blood pressure reading of 120-139 mm Hg and/or a diastolic blood pressure reading of 80-89 mm Hg. Option A indicates that the patient has a blood pressure reading over 120/80 mm Hg for two consecutive visits, which meets the criteria for prehypertension. Options B and C indicate higher blood pressure readings that would classify the patient as having hypertension, while option D indicates a very high blood pressure reading that may require immediate medical attention.

A Patient Is Being Evaluated Every Week for Possible Hypertension