A nurse is teaching an adolescent about primary hypertension. Which statement made by the adolescent indicates an understanding about primary hypertension?
a. Primary hypertension should be treated with diuretics as soon as it is detected.
b. Congenital heart defects are the most common cause of primary hypertension.
c. Primary hypertension may be treated with weight reduction.
d. Primary hypertension is not affected by exercise.
C
Primary hypertension in children may be treated with weight reduction and exercise programs. If ineffective, pharmacological intervention may be needed. Primary hypertension is considered to be an inherited disorder.
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