The nurse is reinforcing teaching provided to a patient about the complications of hypertension. Which organ should the patient state is at risk of damage from hypertension?
a. Eyes
b. Liver
c. Lungs
d. Stomach
ANS: A
Most signs and symptoms of hypertension stem from long-term damaging effects on the large and small blood vessels of the heart, kidneys, brain, and eyes. B. C. D. Damage from hypertension is not expected to occur to the liver, lungs, or stomach.
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