The Patient Has Been Recently Diagnosed with Hypertension

question 21

Multiple Choice

The patient has been recently diagnosed with hypertension. Assessment data include Wt: 200 pounds
Ht: 5' 4"
Diet: Mostly starches
Alcohol intake: 3 beers/week
Stressors: Works 60 hours/week
In planning care with this patient, what is the priority outcome?

• A) Patient will eliminate alcohol from the diet.
• B) Patient will decrease stress by limiting work to 40 hours/week.
• C) Patient will balance diet according to the food pyramid.
• D) Patient will achieve and maintain optimum weight.

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