Certain population groups are at higher risk of developing hypertension; therefore, accurate diagnosis is important. According to statistical data, the nurse should recognize that people belonging to...

Certain population groups are at higher risk of developing hypertension; therefore, accurate diagnosis is important. According to statistical data, the nurse should recognize that people belonging to one of the following ethnic groups is at the greatest risk:

1. Asian (Americans)

2. Black Americans

3. Hispanic (Americans) from the Caribbean

4. Americans of European descent