Mr. D, a 62-year-old retired client has poorly controlled hypertension. Today his blood pressure was 191/96 mmHG
After the nurse reviewed his diet history she identified several foods that could affect his blood pressure including: (Select all that apply.) 1. Coffee.
2. Ham sandwich with potato chips.
3. Ice cream.
4. Bacon and eggs.
5. Bananas.
1, 2, 4
Rationale: Caffeine is the most widely used central nervous stimulant in the world and can adversely affect blood pressure. Foods with a high sodium content such as ham, potato chips, and bacon also cause an elevated blood pressure by decreasing the amount of water eliminated in urine. Ice cream and bananas would not affect blood pressure.
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