A nurse is helping at a health fair at a local mall.When taking blood pressures on a variety of people,the nurse keeps in mind that:

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In the United States,a Black adult's blood pressure is usually higher than that of a White adult of the same age.The incidence of hypertension is twice as high in Blacks as it is in Whites.After menopause,blood pressure in women is higher than in men; blood pressure measurements in people who are obese are usually higher than in those who are not overweight.Normally,a gradual rise occurs through childhood and into the adult years.

A Nurse Is Helping at a Health Fair at a Local