Before giving you medications, your nurse should tell you the purpose and the possible side effects of the medicine. If you’re not sure why you are being given medications, be sure to ask!
Optimal blood pressure is less than 120/80 mm Hg (systolic pressure is 120 AND diastolic pressure is less than 80). Prehypertension is systolic pressure from 120-139 systolic OR diastolic pressure from 80-89. High blood pressure is systolic pressure of 140 or higher OR diastolic pressure of 90 or higher.
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