A 30-year-old white female was recently diagnosed with primary hypertension. She reports that she eats fairly well, and has a moderate red meat consumption. She also reports that her father and grandmother have hypertension. A nurse determines which of the following risk factors is most likely associated with this diagnosis?
A) Ethnicity
B) Diet
C) Age
D) Family history

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Family history is a significant risk factor for primary hypertension, as it often has a genetic component.

A 30-Year-Old White Female Was Recently Diagnosed with Primary Hypertension