The nurse is contributing to a staff education program about hypertension. Which factors should be included as possibly playing a role in the development of hypertension? (Select all that apply.)
a. Changes in kidney function
b. Increases in aldosterone levels
c. Increased baroreceptor sensitivity
d. Sympathetic nervous system overstimulation
e. Increased stretching ability of the blood vessels
f. Increased arteriolar premature ventricular contraction
ANS: A, B, C, D, F
Changes in kidney function, aldosterone levels, baroreceptor sensitivity, sympathetic nervous system overstimulation, and increased arteriolar premature ventricular contraction may play a role in hypertension. E. Increased stretching ability of the blood vessels would result in decreased blood pressure.
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