In reviewing prehospital care reports, you note that over 75 percent of the patients from a nursing home suffer from hypertension. As a knowledgeable EMT, you would recognize that:

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Hypertension is a common condition among the elderly population. It is also known as high blood pressure and can be caused by many underlying conditions such as aging, genetics, poor diet, or lack of exercise. Therefore, it is not unusual to find a high percentage of nursing home patients with hypertension. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because there is no evidence to support these assumptions based on the given information.

In Reviewing Prehospital Care Reports, You Note That Over 75