A client is diagnosed with isolated systolic hypertension. The nurse realizes that this diagnosis means the client is experiencing a systolic pressure:

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Isolated systolic hypertension is defined by a systolic blood pressure greater than 140 mmHg with a diastolic pressure lower than 90 mmHg. This condition is particularly common in elderly patients due to the stiffening of the arteries.

A Client Is Diagnosed with Isolated Systolic Hypertension