A patient with hypertension asks the nurse why lifestyle changes are needed when the patient has no symptoms from the high BP.Which response is most likely to improve patient's compliance with therapy?
A) "High BP damages the blood vessels,leading to risk for heart attack,stroke,and kidney failure."
B) "High BP increases blood flow to the kidneys,leading to increased workload for the renal system."
C) "High BP may not cause any problems for some people but does cause symptoms in many others."
D) High BP is probably causing the damage,but the patient does not recognize that they are occurring.
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