Cardiac Disorders NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
The nurse obtains adult blood pressure readings on four separate clients. Which client should have a follow-up blood pressure check within 2 months?
Correct Answer: B,C
Rationale: A blood pressure of 132/98 mm Hg indicates stage 1 hypertension (systolic 130-139 or diastolic 90-99 mm Hg), requiring follow-up within 2 months to monitor and manage. The other readings are either normal (118/78) or prehypertension (138/88), which may not require such urgent follow-up.