The nurse evaluates the patient's lifestyle for factors that are contributing to his or her diagnosis of hypertension and then addresses the need to change what factor?
A) Working outdoors in the sun
B) Weight lifting at the gym
C) Married with two children
D) Exposure to high-frequency noise
D
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Factors that are known to increase blood pressure in some people include high levels of psychological stress, exposure to high-frequency noise, a high-salt diet, lack of rest, and genetic predisposition. Working outdoors in the sun may increase risk for skin cancer but does not contribute to hypertension. Weight lifting is good exercise, especially if he uses low weight and frequent repetition. Being married with two children is not a contributing factor for hypertension.
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