A client has been diagnosed with prehypertension. The nurse instructs the client in lifestyle changes before leaving the clinic. The client understands the instructions when which of the following statements is made?
1. "I cannot change my age or gender, but if I stop smoking and increase my exercise, I can reduce my chances of developing worse high blood pressure.".
2. "I can stop taking my diabetic medication to help reduce my chances of developing worse high blood pressure.".
3. "If I can stop smoking and increase my alcohol intake to help me relax more, I am less likely to develop worse high blood pressure.".
4. "To reduce my overall stress, I can eat more fast foods and prepared foods so that I have more time to exercise.".
"I cannot change my age or gender, but if I stop smoking and increase my exercise, I can reduce my chances of developing worse high blood pressure.".
Rationale: Clients should be instructed in lifestyle choices to reduce their risk of hypertension. Age, race, genetics, and gender are nonmodifiable risk factors. Clients should understand ways they may modify and minimize other risk factors, such as smoking, weight, diet, excessive alcohol intake, stress, and management of comorbidities.
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