What expected outcome would indicate effective management of a client's hypertension?
A. The client has not developed pedal edema.
B. There is no evidence of sexual dysfunction.
C. There is no indication of target organ damage.
D. The client's blood pressure reading is stable at 148/94 mm Hg.
C
One expected outcome for a client with hypertension is for the client to have no evidence of tar-get organ damage, such as renal or heart disease, that can occur with poorly managed hyperten-sion.
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