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burton19126

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Using the JNC 8 guidelines, how is the diagnosis of hypertension made? What blood pressure readings are used to identify normal BP, stage 1 hypertension, and stage 2 hypertension?
 
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joechoochoy

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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

 At least two measurements of blood pressure
 Taken after patient has been seated quietly for at least 5 minutes in a chair with feet on the floor
 Arm supported at heart level
 Using an appropriately sized cuff
 Diagnosis:
- Normal: < 120/80 mmHg
- Stage 1: 140-159/90-99 mmHg
- Stage 2: >160/>100 mmHg

Answer to Question 2

 age > 75 years
 CKD
 cardiac failure
 liver disease
 diabetes
 nephrotoxic medications
 sepsis
 hypovolemia


burton19126

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Reply 2 on: Aug 21, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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:D TYSM

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