Which of these strategies should be a priority when the nurse is planning care for a patient with hypertension?
a. Obtain less expensive antihypertensive medications.
b. Assist with dietary changes as the first action.
c. Follow evidence-based guidelines for appropriate interventions.
d. Teach about the impact of exercise on hypertension.
ANS: C
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