Which Information Should the Nurse Include When Teaching a Patient

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which information should the nurse include when teaching a patient with newly diagnosed hypertension?

• A) Increasing physical activity will control blood pressure (BP) for most patients.
• B) Most patients are able to control BP through dietary changes.
• C) Annual BP checks are needed to monitor treatment effectiveness.
• D) Hypertension is usually asymptomatic until target organ damage occurs.

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