Stage II (severe) hypertension is characterized by having a blood pressure of:

A. 140/90 mm Hg or greater
B. 109/100 mm Hg or greater
C. 150/100 mm Hg or greater
D. 160/100 mm Hg or greater

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Rationale: Stage II (severe) hypertension exists at 160/100 mm Hg or greater. This means that the diastolic pressure is 100 mg Hg or greater and the systolic pressure is 160 mm Hg or greater.

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