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CCRN Nursing Exam Prep - Adult Critical Care

Category - Medical Surgical

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Which client is at greatest risk for developing hypertension?
  1. Mr. Lincoln, a 52-year-old Caucasian with a family history of hypertension and heart disease
  2. Mrs. Franklin, a 50-year-old African-American who is 24 pounds overweight
  3. Mr. Bush, a 52-year-old African-American who smokes cigarettes
  4. Mr. Carter, a 67-year-old Caucasian with diabetes
Explanation
Answer - C - African-American men are at greatest risk of developing hypertension; and this client is a smoker, which is a considered a major risk factor. While all the other clients have contributing factors to hypertension, smoking is still considered the major risk factor for hypertension.
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