The nurse is reinforcing teaching provided to a patient who has been taught ways to decrease blood pressure. Which patient statement indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I eat fried foods three times a week."
b. "I don't add salt to my food anymore."
c. "I walk my dog for 30 minutes every day."
d. "I take high blood pressure medication daily."
ANS: A
Fried foods should be reduced to decrease saturated fat intake. B. C. D. These statements indicate teaching about ways to control blood pressure were effective.
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