The nurse reinforced teaching on complications of hypertension. Which of these organs if identified by a patient indicates correct understanding of the organs most likely to be damaged from uncontrolled hypertension?
(Select all that apply.)
a. Lungs
b. Heart
c. Kidneys
d. Liver
e. Brain
f. Eyes
ANS: B, C, E, F
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.
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