Hypertension
Hypertension ( 42 Questions)
A nurse is discussing complications of hypertension with a client. Which target organ damage is related to hypertensive retinopathy?
This option is incorrect. Heart complications of hypertension include heart failure, myocardial infarction, and arrhythmias.
This option is incorrect. Kidney complications of hypertension include nephrosclerosis and chronic kidney disease.
This option is incorrect. Brain complications of hypertension include stroke and transient ischemic attacks (TIA).
Correct answer. Hypertensive retinopathy refers to damage to the blood vessels in the eyes due to hypertension, leading to vision problems and potential vision loss.
A) This option is incorrect. Heart complications of hypertension include heart failure, myocardial infarction, and arrhythmias.
B) This option is incorrect. Kidney complications of hypertension include nephrosclerosis and chronic kidney disease.
C) This option is incorrect. Brain complications of hypertension include stroke and transient ischemic attacks (TIA).
D) Correct answer. Hypertensive retinopathy refers to damage to the blood vessels in the eyes due to hypertension, leading to vision problems and potential vision loss.