A client has a blood pressure of 142/92 mmHg.Which medical terminology 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 (> or =160/> or =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 (> or =160/> or =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 (> or =160/> or =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 (> or =160/> or =100).

A Client Has a Blood Pressure of 142/92 MmHg