A client's blood pressure has been measured at 130/86 mmHg on two separate occasions. The nurse realizes this client's blood pressure reading would be categorized as being:

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According to the American Heart Association, a blood pressure reading of 130/86 mmHg falls within the prehypertension category, which indicates that the client has higher than normal blood pressure but is not yet diagnosed with stage 1 hypertension (which begins at a reading of 140/90 mmHg).

A Client's Blood Pressure Has Been Measured at 130/86 MmHg