A patient's current blood pressure reading is 144/94 mm Hg.A reading of 150/96 mm Hg was obtained on a prior occasion.Which type of hypertension should the nurse recognize that this patient is experiencing?

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Stage 1 hypertension is 140 to 159/90 to 99 mm Hg.A.Prehypertension is 120 to 139/80 to 89 mm Hg.C.Stage 2 hypertension is greater than 160/100 mm Hg.D.Hypertensive emergency is a sustained increase in blood pressure despite measures to reduce the level.

A Patient's Current Blood Pressure Reading Is 144/94 Mm Hg