Which of the following behavior modifications should the nurse instruct a patient to accomplish to help reduce the risk factors for an occurrence of a stroke. (Select all that apply.)
a. Increase the intake of green, leafy vegeta-bles.
b. Stop smoking.
c. Control blood pressure.
d. Increase physical activity.
B, C, D
Stopping smoking, keeping blood pressure under control, and incorporating physical activities are all modifiable risk factors. Increasing the intake of green leafy vegetables does not, in itself, decrease the risk of stroke; however, they are part of a healthy diet if the patient is not taking an anticoagulant medication.
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