An occupational health nurse is conducting a blood pressure screening. Which of the following clients is at greatest risk of mortality from cardiac disease?
a. Black man with a blood pressure of 130/80
b. Mexican American man with a blood pressure of 110/60
c. White woman with a bold pressure of 120/80
d. Black woman with a blood pressure of 128/78
Answer:
a. Black man with a blood pressure of 130/80
d. Black woman with a blood pressure of 128/78
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