The Medical-Surgical Nurse Is Providing a Hypertensive Patient and the Family

The medical-surgical nurse is providing a hypertensive patient and the family with discharge instructions. The family is concerned about complications from hypertension. What information should the nurse provide?

A) "The complications are relatively minor."
B) "The physician will discuss the complications with you at a later date."
C) "There are potential complications, but the risks can be minimized if the hypertension is well controlled."
D) "People die if they don't manage their hypertension well."