A nurse is providing education on hypertension management to a client. Which statement by the nurse accurately reflects a lifestyle modification for managing hypertension?

A) This option is incorrect. Heart complications of hypertension include heart failure, myocardial infarction, and arrhythmias.

B) This option is incorrect. Kidney complications of hypertension include nephrosclerosis and chronic kidney disease.

C) This option is incorrect. Brain complications of hypertension include stroke and transient ischemic attacks (TIA).

D) Correct answer. Hypertensive retinopathy refers to damage to the blood vessels in the eyes due to hypertension, leading to vision problems and potential vision loss.

Rationale:

A) This option is incorrect. In hypertension, there is often vasoconstriction and increased sodium retention, leading to elevated blood pressure.

B) Correct answer. Activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) is a key mechanism in hypertension. It leads to vasoconstriction and increased water and sodium retention, elevating blood pressure.

C) This option is incorrect. In hypertension, sympathetic nervous system activity is often increased, not decreased.

D) This option is incorrect. In hypertension, there is reduced nitric oxide production, which contributes to arterial stiffness and elevated blood pressure.