To be diagnosed as having hypertension, you consistently will have a diastolic pressure of ____ mm Hg and a systolic pressure of ____ mm Hg.
A) 120; 80
B) 80; 120
C) 90; 140
D) 140; 90
E) 120; 73

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Hypertension is typically diagnosed when a person consistently has a diastolic pressure of 90 mm Hg or higher and a systolic pressure of 140 mm Hg or higher.

To Be Diagnosed as Having Hypertension, You Consistently Will Have