A patient with diabetes is beginning treatment for hypertension. The nurse shares with the patient that a desirable blood pressure would be which of the following?

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The American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association recommend a blood pressure goal of less than 130/80 mmHg for individuals with diabetes and hypertension. A and B are too high, and D is a general blood pressure goal for the general population without diabetes.

A Patient with Diabetes Is Beginning Treatment for Hypertension