A client is being seen at the clinic for a routine physical when the nurse notes the client's blood pressure is 150/97. The client is considered to be a healthy, well-nourished young adult. What type of hypertension does this client have?
A) Secondary
B) Pathologic
C) Malignant
D) Essential

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The elevated blood pressure reading in a healthy, well-nourished young adult with no underlying medical condition suggests the presence of essential hypertension. Essential hypertension is the most common type and is often referred to as primary or idiopathic hypertension, meaning its cause is unknown. Secondary hypertension would be caused by an underlying medical condition, pathologic hypertension would be a severe and rapidly progressive form of hypertension, and malignant hypertension would be a medical emergency characterized by extremely high blood pressure readings and evidence of organ damage. None of these conditions are suggested by the scenario presented.

A Client Is Being Seen at the Clinic for a Routine