A client recently diagnosed with hypertension asks the nurse,"What did it mean when the doctor told me I have peripheral resistance?" Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

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Peripheral resistance refers to the friction that the blood encounters in the arteries as it moves through the circulatory system. This can contribute to hypertension as the heart has to work harder to pump blood through narrowed or constricted blood vessels. The nurse's response A provides a clear and accurate explanation to the client's question.

A Client Recently Diagnosed with Hypertension Asks the Nurse,"What Did