The nurse is reviewing patient charts for risk factors for hypertension. Which characteristics does the nurse include in the search? Select all that apply.

High-salt diet , Cigarette smoking. Risk factors for hypertension include being overweight/obese (BMI > 25), a high-salt diet, cigarette smoking, diabetes (HbA1c > 6.5%), chronic kidney disease, and sedentary lifestyle (among others). Marijuana use is not associated with hypertension.

The nurse is reviewing patient charts for risk factors for hypert...

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Difficulty: 5

Topics: Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Health Screening Lifestyle Choices and High Risk Behavior

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