A client has just been diagnosed with prehypertension. What would the nurse instruct this client to do to restore his blood pressure below hypertensive levels?
A) Increase iodine intake.
B) Decrease sodium intake.
C) Increase fluid intake.
D) Avoid over-the-counter decongestants.
B
Feedback:
The nurse should instruct clients with prehypertension to avoid or decrease sodium and iodine intake. Increasing fluid intake raises circulating blood volume and systemic vascular resistance. Over-the-counter decongestants decrease pulmonary congestion and not hypertension.
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