A Patient Who Does Not Consume Alcohol or Nicotine Products

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient who does not consume alcohol or nicotine products reports a strong family history of hypertension and cardiovascular disease. The patient has a blood pressure of 126/82 and a normal weight and body mass index for height and age. The nurse will expect to teach this patient about:

• A) ACE inhibitors and calcium channel blocker medications.
• B) the DASH diet, sodium restriction, and exercise.
• C) increased calcium and potassium supplements.
• D) thiazide diuretics and lifestyle changes.

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