The nurse is educating a patient whose blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg on ways to lower blood pressure and avoid hypertension. Which lifestyle choices may eliminate the need for pharmacotherapy in this patient?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. "I have incorporated yoga into my exercise program."
B. "I will monitor my daily sodium intake."
C. "I will drink a glass of red wine daily to help lower my blood pressure."
D. "I am receiving acupuncture to help me stop smoking."
Answer: D
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