The nurse is planning care for a group of patients. Which individual should the nurse identify as being at the highest risk for developing hypertension?

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African American individuals have a higher prevalence of hypertension compared to other racial groups. Additionally, the risk of developing hypertension increases with age, making the 56-year-old African American woman the most likely to be at risk among the options provided.

The Nurse Is Planning Care for a Group of Patients