You measured a resident's blood pressure.His diastolic pressure was 78 mm Hg.His systolic pressure was 144 mm Hg.How do you record these measurements?

Name: You measured a resident's blood pressure.His diastolic pressure was 78 mm Hg.His systolic pressure was 144 mm Hg.How do you record these measurements?
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Blood pressure is recorded with the systolic number first, followed by the diastolic number, hence 144 mm Hg/78 mm Hg is the correct format.

You Measured a Resident's Blood Pressure