The Nurse Instructs a Client Who Is Diagnosed with Hypertension

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse instructs a client who is diagnosed with hypertension about weight reduction and dietary guidelines.Which action by the nurse would most likely improve the client's willingness to lose weight and eat healthy foods?

• A)Avoid interacting with the client during meals to prevent embarrassment.
• B)Ignore the client's requests for foods that are high in fat or calories.
• C)Give genuine praise to the client for trying to improve dietary habits.
• D)Warn the client that individuals who are overweight will be treated differently.

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