A nurse is educating a group of older adults on the impact of lifestyle changes on hypertension. The nurse includes which of the following in the education? (Select all that apply.)
a. Learning how to read and interpret food labels
b. The sodium content of commonly con-sumed foods
c. Techniques to incorporate more physical activity into the daily routine
d. The actions of calcium channel blocker medications on hypertension
e. The importance of adhering to pharmaco-logical regimens for treatment of hyper-tension
ANS: A, B, C
Options A and B address dietary interventions to control hypertension. Option C addresses physical activity. These all involve lifestyle changes to control hypertension. Options D and E are related to pharmacological treatment of hypertension.
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