Don’t be afraid to ask why you need an indwelling bladder catheter before one is inserted. Catheters can cause bacteria to enter the body and cause a urinary tract infections (UTI).
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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