Question

People suffering from high blood pressure should take which of the following precautions to avoid an excessive rise in their blood pressure?

• A. Sleep as much as possible
• B. Avoid standing
• C. Increase their body weight
• D. Avoid emotional disturbances and excitement

Answer 1

The correct option is D Avoid emotional disturbances and excitement

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high. High blood pressure can cause blood vessel damage that leads to heart disease, kidney disease, stroke, and other problems.

Reacting to stress in high blood pressure can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes due to the increase of blood flow in blood vessels.

So, avoiding stress is one of the precautions for persons having high blood pressure.

Hence, the correct answer is option D.