A patient with secondary hypertension has come into the clinic for a routine check-up. The nurse is aware that the difference between primary and secondary hypertension is what?

A) Secondary hypertension has a specific cause.
B) Secondary hypertension has a more gradual onset than primary hypertension.
C) Secondary hypertension does not cause target organ damage.
D) Secondary hypertension does not respond to antihypertensive drug therapy.


A

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