Calculate Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)

A nurse is assessing a patient’s vital signs and notices that the patient’s blood pressure reading is 120/80 mmHg. To maintain adequate organ perfusion, the nurse must keep in mind that the Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) is calculated using the formula: MAP = DBP + (SBP - DBP)/3. In this case, the systolic blood pressure (SBP) is 120 mmHg and the diastolic blood pressure (DBP) is 80 mmHg. Fill in the blank with the calculated value of the Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP): ____ mmHg.