NSG 124 Exam 2 questions fully solved

NSG 124 Exam 2when does someone have hypertension? - correct answer Persistent elevation of: Systolic Blood Pressure Diastolic Blood Pressure OR Current use of antihypertensives What is a normal blood pressure reading? - correct answer SBP: <120 DBP: <80 Elevated Blood Pressure Reading - correct answer SBP: 120-129 DBP: <80 High Blood Pressure Stage 1 Levels - correct answer SBP: 130 - 139 DBP: 80-89 High Blood Pressure Stage 2 Level - correct answer SBP: 140 or higher DBP: 90 or higher Hypertensive Crisis Value - correct answer SBP: higher than 180 DBP: higher than 120 Ways to reduce blood pressure? - correct answer maintain weight decrease salt and sodium intake increase physical exercise limiting alcohol intake