A nurse is working with an adolescent who is slightly overweight and was recently diagnosed with hypertension. They are discussing nutritional management. Which statement by the adolescent demonstrates understanding of the information?
A) "I have to make sure that I don't eat a lot of salty foods."
B) "I can eat any amount at a meal as long as I don't eat between meals."
C) "I should eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables."
D) "If I skip breakfast, I can eat a much bigger lunch."
Ans: C
Nutritional management includes controlling portion sizes, decreasing the intake of sugary beverages and snacks, eating more fresh fruits and vegetables, and eating a healthy breakfast. Salt restriction and potassium or calcium supplements have not been shown to decrease blood pressure in children.
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