Which lifestyle changes can be the most beneficial to a client to delay the progression from prehypertension to hypertension? (Select all that apply.)

Question

Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

1. Maintaining optimum body weight
2. Stopping smoking
3. Eating a healthy low-fat diet
4. Limiting alcohol intake
5. Decrease dietary salt intake

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 1, 3, 5

Rationale 1: The two lifestyle changes that are most beneficial are maintaining a healthy weight and eating a healthy diet.
Rationale 2: The two lifestyle changes that are most beneficial are maintaining a healthy weight and eating a healthy diet.
Rationale 3: The two lifestyle changes that are most beneficial are maintaining a healthy weight and eating a healthy diet.
Rationale 4: The two lifestyle changes that are most beneficial are maintaining a healthy weight and eating a healthy diet.
Rationale 5: The two lifestyle changes that are most beneficial are maintaining a healthy weight and eating a healthy diet.

Global Rationale: The two lifestyle changes that are most beneficial are maintaining a healthy weight and eating a healthy diet. While smoking cessation and limiting alcohol may be beneficial these are not the most beneficial to delay the progressive of prehypertension to hypertension.