Free NCLEX RN Questions on Health Promotion and Maintenance Nursing Practice Question
A client's wife tells the nurse, 'I can't believe my husband has high blood pressure. He feels fine. What caused this?' The nurse's response should include which of the following? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Many are unaware of hypertension, age over 50 and sedentary lifestyle increase risk, and it's more prevalent in the Southeast. Hypertension is more common in African Americans, not Hispanics or Native Americans.