An increase in blood pressure may be related to obesity and stress. Control of associated risk factors may alleviate the client's condition without taking medications.

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Conditions such as hypertension may become manageable without the use of medication when modifiable risk factors such as obesity and stress are controlled. Blood pressure is directly correlated with obesity and stress, therefore control of the risk factors should alleviate the client's symptoms. The second statement is True. Control of associated factors can alleviate a client's increase in blood pressure without the use of medication. The first statement is True. Obesity and stress are leading risk factors associated with hypertension.

An Increase in Blood Pressure May Be Related to Obesity