The patient who is being evaluated every week for possible hypertension is classified as prehypertensive when the blood pressure readings are over:

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Prehypertension is diagnosed after two readings of over 120/80 mm Hg.The readings of 135/85 mm Hg for 2 months is longer than the diagnostic criteria require.Blood pressures consistently over 140/90 mm Hg are classified as hypertension.

The Patient Who Is Being Evaluated Every Week for Possible