An occupational health nurse is providing a hypertension screening at a local manufacturing plant. Among the employees, the nurse should focus on which population?
1. Males and females, equally
2. African American males
3. Asian American females
4. White females
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Hypertension is a problem for males and females equally.
Rationale 2: Hypertension is a major problem for young African American adults, particularly men. The causes for this are unknown.
Rationale 3: Hypertension is not a major problem for Asian American females.
Rationale 4: Hypertension is not a major problem for White females.
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