A community health nurse is facilitating a health promotion session to a group of seniors. Which of the following is most important to instruct regarding hypertension?
A) Hypertension will increase the risk of cancer.
B) An increase in sodium is recommended with hypertension.
C) Vigorous exercise will increase the risk of hypertension.
D) Hypertension will increase the risk of heart disease.
D
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Hypertension increases risks of myocardial infarction, heart failure, cerebral infarction and hemorrhage, and renal disease. Hypertension does not increase the risk of cancer. An increase in sodium in a patient's diet is not recommended with hypertension. Exercise will decrease the risk of hypertension.
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