The nurse is about to teach the patient about risk factors for hypertension.Which of the following are risk factors for hypertension? (Select all that apply. )

A) Obesity
B) Cigarette smoking
C) High blood cholesterol
D) Renal disease

Hypertension

A medical condition characterized by persistently high blood pressure.

Blood Cholesterol

A fatty substance present in the blood, essential for normal body function but high levels can lead to cardiovascular diseases.

Renal Disease

A broad term representing disorders that affect the kidneys' ability to function properly, including conditions such as chronic kidney disease and glomerulonephritis.