Which of the following is used to diagnose hypertension in adults?
A)measurement of fatty deposits on the endothelium of arteries
B)measurement of the LDL/HDL ratio in peripheral blood
C)percent of blood volume made up of platelets
D)blood pressure of 140 mm Hg systolic and/or 90 diastolic
E)number of leukocytes per mm3 of blood

Question

Which of the following is used to diagnose hypertension in adults?
A)measurement of fatty deposits on the endothelium of arteries
B)measurement of the LDL/HDL ratio in peripheral blood
C)percent of blood volume made up of platelets
D)blood pressure of >140 mm Hg systolic and/or >90 diastolic
E)number of leukocytes per mm3 of blood

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A blood pressure reading of >140 mm Hg systolic and/or >90 mm Hg diastolic is the diagnostic criteria for hypertension in adults.

Which of the Following Is Used to Diagnose Hypertension in Adults