A patient admitted with hypertension asks the nurse what causes blood pressure to elevate. The nurse replies:
1. "A long history of smoking can raise the blood pressure over time."
2. "Blood pressure often is elevated in Asian races."
3. "Blood pressure can increase by getting in excess of 6 to 8 hours of sleep every night."
4. "We're not sure what factors are involved in raising blood pressure."
ANS: 1
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