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: ASSESSING THE PROBLEM: QUALITY, SAFETY, AND COST CONSIDERATIONS[ NURS-FPX 4900] Last document update:   ago

Assessing the Problem Part 1 Hypertension affects approximately 108 million adults in the United States (CDC, 2020). By 2025, it is estimated that more than 1.5 billion people will have hypertension worldwide (Li et al., 2015 p.1). Despite the increased prevalence of hypertension, many patients struggle with disease management. Of the estimated 108 million adults in the United States diagnosed with hypertension, only 1 in 4 have their disease under control (CDC, 2020). Hypertension can affe...