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Hypertension ( 42 Questions)
A nurse is providing education to a client about hypertension. Which statement made by the nurse is accurate?
This statement is incorrect. Hypertension is characterized by elevated blood pressure levels, not low blood pressure levels.
This statement is incorrect. Regular screenings for hypertension are essential, even in the absence of symptoms, to detect and manage the condition early.
Correct answer. Hypertension is often asymptomatic in its early stages, which makes routine screenings crucial for timely diagnosis and intervention.
This statement is incorrect. While a family history of hypertension is a risk factor, there are other non-modifiable and modifiable risk factors that can contribute to the development of hypertension.
Rationale:
A) This statement is incorrect. Hypertension is characterized by elevated blood pressure levels, not low blood pressure levels.
B) This statement is incorrect. Regular screenings for hypertension are essential, even in the absence of symptoms, to detect and manage the condition early.
C) Correct answer. Hypertension is often asymptomatic in its early stages, which makes routine screenings crucial for timely diagnosis and intervention.
D) This statement is incorrect. While a family history of hypertension is a risk factor, there are other non-modifiable and modifiable risk factors that can contribute to the development of hypertension.