A patient is admitted with essential hypertension. Which concurrent health problem would produce the greatest risk of a cardiovascular event?
a. Obesity
b. Diabetes
c. Hyperlipidemia
d. Peripheral edema
ANS: B
Diabetes would pose the greatest risk of a cardiovascular event because of the damage to the endothelium of the vessels
Obesity would also be a risk factor, but not the greatest risk.
Hyperlipidemia would also be considered a risk factor, but not the greatest risk. Diabetes affects multiple systems in the body, including the vessels, heart, and kidneys.
Peripheral edema would not produce the greatest risk for a cardiovascular event.
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