The nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with hypertension about lifestyle modifications. The nurse determines that teaching has been effective when the client makes which statement?

Question

1. "My father had hypertension, did nothing, and lived to be 90 years old."
2. "I won't be able to run the marathon anymore."
3. "I need to get started on my medications right away."
4. "I know I need to give up my cigarettes and alcohol."

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: The fact that the client's father had hypertension and lived to be 90 years old does not mean that the client will have the same experience; the client is in denial.
Rationale 2: Increasing physical activity is an important lifestyle modification for controlling hypertension.
Rationale 3: Implementing lifestyle modifications might eliminate the need for pharmacotherapy, so the client might not have to take medication right away.
Rationale 4: Limiting intake of alcohol and discontinuing the use of tobacco products are important nonpharmacologic methods for controlling hypertension.
Global Rationale: Limiting intake of alcohol and discontinuing the use of tobacco products are important nonpharmacologic methods for controlling hypertension. The fact that the client's father had hypertension and lived to be 90 years old does not mean that the client will have the same experience; the client is in denial. Increasing physical activity is an important lifestyle modification for controlling hypertension. Implementing lifestyle modifications might eliminate the need for pharmacotherapy, so the client might not have to take medication right away.