A client has a blood pressure of 142/92 mmHg. Which classification is appropriate for the nurse to use when documenting this data?
A)Normal
B)Hypertension stage I
C)Prehypertension
D)Hypertension stage II

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A)Blood pressure values in the adult are classified as either normal (<120/<80 mmHg), prehypertension (120-139/80-89), hypertension stage I (140-159/90-99), or hypertension stage II (≥160/≥100).
B)Blood pressure values in the adult are classified as either normal (<120/<80 mmHg), prehypertension (120-139/80-89), hypertension stage I (140-159/90-99), or hypertension stage II (≥160/≥100).
C)Blood pressure values in the adult are classified as either normal (<120/<80 mmHg), prehypertension (120-139/80-89), hypertension stage I (140-159/90-99), or hypertension stage II (≥160/≥100).
D)Blood pressure values in the adult are classified as either normal (<120/<80 mmHg), prehypertension (120-139/80-89), hypertension stage I (140-159/90-99), or hypertension stage II (≥160/≥100).

A Client Has a Blood Pressure of 142/92 MmHg