Which of the following interventions would be indicated and take highest priority for a smoking 30-year-old female with a BMI of 20 and a blood pressure of 137/88?
1. Smoking-cessation program
2. Diuretic therapy
3. Weight-loss program
4. Stress management
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: Although weight management is very important, this patient has a normal body mass index of 20. Therefore, smoking is the priority. This patient is not necessarily a candidate for drug therapy, given that she is in the prehypertension class. There is nothing provided in the question that indicates the woman is suffering from stress.
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