You are caring for a client diagnosed with secondary hypertension. What would be a predisposing condition for this diagnosis?
A) Use of valium
B) Hypoaldosteronism
C) Pancreatic disease
D) Use of oral contraceptives

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Use of oral contraceptives can lead to the development of secondary hypertension. Other common predisposing conditions for secondary hypertension include kidney disease, adrenal gland tumors, and obstructive sleep apnea.

You Are Caring for a Client Diagnosed with Secondary Hypertension