A nurse is teaching an adolescent about primary hypertension. Which statement made by the adolescent indicates an understanding of primary hypertension?

Question

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.

Answer 1

C
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A Primary hypertension is usually treated with weight reduction and exercise. If
ineffective, pharmacologic intervention may be needed.
B Primary hypertension is considered to be an inherited disorder.
C Primary hypertension in children may be treated with weight reduction and
exercise programs.
D An exercise program in conjunction with weight reduction can be effective in
managing primary hypertension in children.