For the client who is at risk for stroke, the most important guideline the nurse should teach is to:
1. increase drinks with caffeine.
2. monitor blood pressure.
3. increase amounts of sodium in the diet.
4. monitor weight and activity.
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Monitoring weight and activity is important, but the highest priority is monitoring the blood pressure. This is a modifiable risk factor that, when controlled, will decrease the risk of stroke.
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