A nurse is performing blood pressure screenings. While obtaining subjective assessment data from a patient with hypertension, the nurse notes that a modifiable risk factor is:
A) Hyperlipidemia
B) Excessive alcohol intake
C) Family history of hypertension
D) Stricter compliance with medical regime
Ans: B
Feedback: Modifiable risk factors are nutritional changes and exercise. Research findings demonstrate that weight loss, reduced alcohol and sodium intake, and regular physical exercise are effective lifestyle adaptations to reduce blood pressure. Antihypertensive medication is not a risk factor but instead a treatment for hypertension.
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