A nurse is helping at a health fair at a local mall.When measuring BPs in a variety of people,the nurse keeps in mind that:

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An individual of African descent usually has a higher BP than someone of European descent who is the same age.The incidence of hypertension is twice as high in the former as it is in the latter.After menopause,BP in women is higher than in men;BP measurements in obese people are usually higher than in those who are not overweight.Normally,a gradual rise in BP occurs through childhood and into the adult years.

A Nurse Is Helping at a Health Fair at a Local