The nurse should instruct a patient on which of the following modifiable risk factor(s) for essential hypertension? (Select all that apply.)
a. Tobacco use c. Stress management
b. Alcohol d. Adequate rest
A, B, C
Tobacco use, alcohol, and stress management are modifiable risk factors. Although adequate rest helps with general health and wellness, it has not been identified as a modifiable risk factor for essential hypertension.
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