Which of the following statements about resting blood pressure is correct? According to the Australian Heart Foundation Classifications: A. High blood pressure is considered greater than 180/110 mmHg B. A systolic reading alone of greater than 140 mmHg is classed as high blood pressure C. If the pulse pressure remains around 1/3 of the systolic reading, then BP is considered normal regardless of the systolic & diastolic readings D. Blood pressure is classed as high if it is greater than 140/90 mmHg
Option D. If resting systolic BP is above 140 mmHg and diastolic BP is above 90 mmHg, then a analysis of high blood pressure can be made.
