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Which of the following is information the nurse would be correct in giving the patient about smoking and its effect on BP?

  • A. It is associated with stages 1 and 2 hypertension.
  • B. It does not affect BP regulation.
  • C. It vasodilates the peripheral blood vessels.
  • D. It causes sustained BP elevation.
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Smoking is a known risk factor for hypertension. Chronic smoking leads to sustained elevation in blood pressure by causing vasoconstriction of the blood vessels, increasing heart rate, and promoting the formation of plaques in the arteries. This can contribute to the development of hypertension over time. Therefore, the nurse would be correct in informing the patient that smoking causes sustained elevation in blood pressure.