The Nurse Questions a Patient with Hypertension Before Developing a Teaching

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Multiple Choice

The nurse questions a patient with hypertension before developing a teaching plan.Which question,if asked by the nurse,is most appropriate?

• A)"How long have you had hypertension?"
• B)"Are you taking any blood pressure medications?"
• C)"What do you know about hypertension?"
• D)"Do you understand why salt is bad for you?"

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