A 65-Year-Old Male Presents for a Routine Checkup

question 7

Multiple Choice

A 65-year-old male presents for a routine checkup.A blood pressure check reveals a systolic pressure of 160 mm Hg and a diastolic pressure of 70 mm Hg.Which of the following is the most likely cause of this type of pressure elevation?

• A) Vasospasm
• B) Rigidity of the aorta
• C) Decreased sodium intake
• D) Lung disease

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