What Is the Best Predictor That a Patient with Hypertension

question 23

Multiple Choice

What is the best predictor that a patient with hypertension will adhere to a newly prescribed low-sodium diet?

• A) The amount of knowledge about the patient has of the diet.
• B) The amount of distress the patient has about his illness.
• C) The patient's previous ability to lose 15 lbs through following a weight reduction program.
• D) The patient's desire to not suffer from hypertensive complications.

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