A Patient Admitted with Hypertension Asks the Nurse What Causes

question 26

Multiple Choice

A patient admitted with hypertension asks the nurse what causes blood pressure to elevate. The nurse replies:

• A) "A long history of smoking can raise the blood pressure over time."
• B) "Blood pressure often is elevated in Asian races."
• C) "Blood pressure can increase by getting in excess of 6 to 8 hours of sleep every night."
• D) "We're not sure what factors are involved in raising blood pressure."

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