Which Statement Regarding Psychological Approaches in the Treatment of Hypertension

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding psychological approaches in the treatment of hypertension is NOT true?

• A) Psychological approaches can be used without drugs to treat hypertension.
• B) Untrained people can easily lower their own blood pressures by trying to relax.
• C) Relaxation by itself is not always helpful in lowering blood pressure.
• D) Progressive muscle relaxation, biofeedback, and meditation have all been demonstrated to reduce blood pressure.

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