A nurse is providing education to a client with hypertension about the potential complications of the condition. Which complication should the nurse emphasize as a result of hypertensive heart disease?

A) This option is incorrect. Hypertension is not directly associated with pancreas damage.

B) This option is incorrect. Hypertension does not cause liver cirrhosis. Liver damage can occur in some cases of severe hypertension, but cirrhosis is typically caused by chronic liver disease, alcohol abuse, or viral hepatitis.

C) Correct answer. Hypertension is a significant risk factor for kidney dysfunction, including nephrosclerosis (hardening of the kidney arteries) and chronic kidney disease. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to long-term damage to the kidneys.

D) This option is incorrect. Bone fractures are not directly related to hypertension or its complications.

A) This option is incorrect. An ECG records the heart's electrical activity, not blood pressure. ABPM is used to continuously monitor blood pressure for 24 hours.

B) Correct answer. An ECG measures the heart's electrical activity by recording the electrical signals generated during each heartbeat. On the other hand, ABPM monitors blood pressure over a 24-hour period to assess blood pressure variations during different activities and times of day.

C) This option is incorrect. While both ECG and ABPM record physiological data over 24 hours, an ECG focuses on the heart's electrical activity, while ABPM is specifically for blood pressure monitoring.

D) This option is incorrect. An ECG is used to assess the heart's electrical activity, regardless of exercise. ABPM, as previously explained, monitors blood pressure continuously over 24 hours, including during periods of rest and activity.