A blood pressure is reported as 116/68 mmHg. Which one of the following is true?
A) The systolic blood pressure is 116 mmHg.
B) The top number reflects the diastolic blood pressure.
C) The systolic pressure is determined by subtracting 68 from 116.
D) The diastolic blood pressure is 116 mmHg.
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