The nurse is performing wellness checks at a community center for older adults. Which person would the nurse evaluate as having the highest risk of stroke?
a. White, 55 years of age, BP 148/92 mm Hg
b. African-American, 70 years of age, BP 150/100 mm Hg
c. Asian-American, 40 years of age, BP 146/78 mm Hg
d. White, 74 years of age, BP 150/82 mm Hg
ANS: B
African-Americans have a higher rate of stroke than whites at any age. Hypertension is also a risk factor for stroke. Stroke risk also increases with age overall. Therefore, the person with the highest risk of stroke is the older hypertensive African-American.
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