The nurse is discussing the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) program with a patient and spouse
They are overwhelmed and ask if there is one measure recommended by the program that would have the biggest impact so they can start with that measure first. The nurse should suggest: 1. Decreasing sodium intake to less than 1,500 mg/day
2. Losing weight
3. Increasing intake of dairy products
4. Controlling diabetes to an A1C less than 7%
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Rationale 1: Dropping sodium intake to 1,500 mg per day results in the largest reduction in BP.
Rationale 2: Losing weight will not cause the largest reduction in BP.
Rationale 3: Increasing the intake of dairy products will not cause the largest reduction in BP.
Rationale 4: Controlling diabetes to an A1C less than 7% will not cause the largest reduction in BP.
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