Which of the following readings corresponds to the blood pressure of an elderly woman who is diagnosed with hypertension?
A) 90 mm Hg/70 mm Hg
B) 120 mm Hg/70 mm Hg
C) 110 mm Hg/80 mm Hg
D) 80 mm Hg/85 mm Hg
E) 140 mm Hg/90 mm Hg

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An elderly woman diagnosed with hypertension would have a blood pressure reading higher than 120/80 mm Hg, which is the normal range. An ideal reading for an elderly person with hypertension is below 140 mm Hg systolic and below 90 mm Hg diastolic, making option E (140 mm Hg/90 mm Hg) the best choice.

Which of the Following Readings Corresponds to the Blood Pressure