Which is true regarding hypertension in older adults?
a. It is age related.
b. It is unavoidable.
c. It is progressively disabling.
d. It improves with treatment.
D
Older adults with hypertension have good results with aggressive therapy, although the age-related changes cannot be avoided.
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