When a client diagnosed with primary hypertension asks the nurse what causes this disease, the nurse's best response would be "High blood pressure is caused by
A) a decrease in plasma renin levels."
B) a number of factors, not just one cause."
C) arteriosclerotic vessel disease."
D) a kidney problem."

Question

When a client diagnosed with primary hypertension asks the nurse what causes this disease, the nurse's best response would be "High blood pressure is caused by
A) a decrease in plasma renin levels."
B) a number of factors, not just one cause."
C) arteriosclerotic vessel disease."
D) a kidney problem."

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Primary hypertension results from an array of genetic and environmental factors.

When a Client Diagnosed with Primary Hypertension Asks the Nurse