Which Information Is Most Important for the Nurse to Include

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which information is most important for the nurse to include when teaching a patient with newly diagnosed hypertension?

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

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