The patient has been recently diagnosed with hypertension with a sustained blood pressure of 144/90 mmHg. The patient is concerned about effects on the body
What effects of hypertension on the body will the nurse include in her education of this patient?
1. Kidney damage
2. Stroke
3. Liver failure
4. Heart failure
5. Blindness
Correct Answer: 1,2,4,5
Rationale: The four target organs most commonly affected by hypertension are the heart, kidneys, brain, and retina. Liver failure is not commonly associated with hypertension.
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