单选题 While a client with hypertension is being assessed, he says to the nurse, "I really don't know why I'm here. I feel fine and haven't had any symptoms. " Which of the following would be the nurse's best response?
A. "Symptoms of hypertension are often not present. "
B. "Symptoms of hypertension signify a high risk of stroke. "
C. "Symptoms of hypertension occur only with malignant hypertension. "
D. "Symptoms of hypertension appear after irreversible kidney damage has occurred. /

【正确答案】 A

【答案解析】Most people with hypertension, even those with dangerous elevations in blood pressure, have no symptoms. Therefore, the presence or absence of symptoms is not an accurate reflection of a person's status.