Risk factors for hypertension (HTN) include which of the following?
a. Asian American heritage c. high socioeconomic status
b. lack of exercise d. peripheral vascular disease
B
Risk factors for HTN include lack of exercise, obesity, high-fat or high-sodium diet, smoking, stress, alcohol intake, and oral contraceptive. The nurse should also be alert to clients (e.g., African Americans and American Indians) who are at risk for developing HTN and encourage them to have their blood pressure checked frequently, because HTN can be asymptomatic.
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