A client with hypertension appears at the clinic for follow-up. The client's BP is 138/88 mm Hg. The client asks why it is important to treat hypertension. What would be the nurse's best response?

"Hypertension is the leading cause of death for people your age"

"Hypertension greatly increases your risk of stroke and heart disease."

"Hypertension if unchecked increases the risk of adult-onset Type 2 diabetes."

"Hypertension causes relaxation and dilatation of the arteries which strains the heart."