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