The nurse is performing risk assessments on adolescents in the school setting. Which one of the following teens should the nurse screen for hypertension?
A) An Asian female
B) A white male
C) An African American male
D) A Jewish male
C
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It is important for the nurse to recognize the ethnic background of each adolescent. Research has shown that certain ethnic groups are at higher risk for certain diseases. For example, adolescent African Americans are at higher risk for developing hypertension.
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