What should a nurse include when developing a teaching plan for a patient with hypertension?
a. Stop medications if side effects occur.
b. Maintain a diet high in unsaturated fat.
c. Advise no further visits if no other symp-toms occur.
d. Encourage relaxation techniques.
D
Patients with hypertension should never stop medications without discussing it with their physi-cians. A diet low in saturated and unsaturated fat should be followed. Visits to monitor blood pressure should continue because hypertension is often asymptomatic. Stress can aggravate hypertension; stress management or relaxation strategies should be implemented.
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