A nursing student is studying about hypertension. She is having trouble understanding the difference between primary and secondary hypertension. She comes to you to explain the difference between the two
a. How do you explain the two types?
b. Include the causes of each with your explanation.
Students' answers should include the following:
a. Primary hypertension is caused from risk factors listed below and results in affecting other body systems.
Secondary hypertension is the result of hypertensions from endocrine, kidney, or diabetes.
Places clients at risk for other disorders such as stroke, heart disease, heart failure, and kidney disorder
b. Some risk factors include age, ethnic background, obesity, high cholesterol levels, inactivity, sedentary lifestyle, alcohol, smoking, and stress among other risk factors.
Places client for risk of heart disease, heart failure, kidney failure, and other body system dysfunctions
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