“My chart says my blood pressure is 110 over 70,” an adult patient tells a medical assistant. “Is that good?” What is the MOST accurate response for the medical assistant to give?

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Responses

“That’s extremely high.”
“That’s extremely high.”

“That’s a little low."
“That’s a little low."

“That’s a little high.”
“That’s a little high.”

“That’s great!”

1 answer

The most accurate response for the medical assistant to give is:

“That’s great!”

A blood pressure reading of 110 over 70 is generally considered to be within the normal range and is a good measurement.