According to the American Heart Association's guidelines, Stage 2 hypertension is defined as a systolic blood pressure of 140 mm Hg or higher, or a diastolic blood pressure of 90 mm Hg or higher. The correct answer, 150/95 mm Hg, falls within this range. It's important for emergency nurses to recognize different stages of hypertension to provide appropriate care and interventions. The other options represent different blood pressure classifications: 120/80 mm Hg is considered normal, 135/85 mm Hg falls under elevated blood pressure, and 180/120 mm Hg is classified as a hypertensive crisis, requiring immediate medical attention.
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BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) /
Cardiovascular Emergencies
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