The nurse is providing care for a patient with a diagnosis of hypertension. The nurse should consequently assess the patient for signs and symptoms of which other health problem?
A) Migraines
B) Atrial-septal defect
C) Atherosclerosis
D) Thrombocytopenia
Ans: C
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Hypertension is both a sign and a risk factor for atherosclerotic heart disease. It is not associated with structural cardiac defects, low platelet levels, or migraines.
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