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Which Statement Regarding Hypertension in the Elderly Is True

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Which statement regarding hypertension in the elderly is true?


A) Hypertension is diagnosed in more than 70% of older adults.
B) Diastolic blood pressure is the main target.
C) Systolic blood pressure decreases with age.
D) Lifestyle changes,such as a low-sodium diet and reduction in body weight,have little effect on blood pressure.
E) Orthostatic hypotension is not a common problem in patients treated with antihypertensives.

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