The Diagnosis of Hypertension in Adults Is Based on the ________

Multiple Choice

The diagnosis of hypertension in adults is based on the ________.

A) measurement of fatty deposits on the endothelium of arteries
B) measurement of the LDL/HDL ratio in peripheral blood
C) percentage of blood volume made up of platelets
D) blood pressure being greater than 140 mm Hg systolic and/or greater than 90 mm Hg diastolic