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) percent of blood volume made up of platelets.
D) blood pressure being greater than 140 mm Hg systolic and/or >90 diastolic.
E) number of leukocytes per mm³ of blood.