Asked by olivia donofrio on May 18, 2024
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What is the systolic/diastolic measurement for a patient diagnosed with hypotension?
A) <90/60
B) 90-120/60-80
C) 120-139/80-89
D) 140-159/90-99
Systolic/Diastolic Measurement
A measurement of blood pressure indicated by two numbers; the systolic (maximum) pressure over the diastolic (minimum) pressure.
<90/60
Indicates blood pressure readings lower than 90 millimeters of mercury systolic and 60 millimeters of mercury diastolic, which is considered hypotension.
- Comprehend the coding associated with cardiac rhythm and blood pressure conditions.
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VM
Vritti MehraMay 25, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Hypotension is defined as a systolic blood pressure below 90 mm Hg and/or a diastolic blood pressure below 60 mm Hg. Therefore, the correct answer is A, which indicates blood pressure measurements that fall below this range.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the coding associated with cardiac rhythm and blood pressure conditions.