A client states to the nurse, "I know I have high blood pressure but I don't want to take medication." Based on this data, which health problem is the client at risk for developing?
A) Gastritis
B) Diabetes
C) Cardiomyopathy
D) Metabolic syndrome
Answer: C
Hypertension places the client at risk for development of cardiomyopathy. Hypertension has not been associated with metabolic syndrome, diabetes, or gastritis.
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