Which information should the nurse include when teaching a patient with newly diagnosed hypertension?
a. Increasing physical activity will control blood pressure (BP) for most patients.
b. Most patients are able to control BP through dietary changes.
c. Annual BP checks are needed to monitor treatment effectiveness.
d. Hypertension is usually asymptomatic until target organ damage occurs.
ANS: D
Hypertension is usually asymptomatic until target organ damage has occurred. Lifestyle changes (e.g., physical activity, dietary changes) are used to help manage blood pressure, but drugs are needed for most patients. Home BP monitoring should be taught to the patient and findings checked by the health care provider frequently when starting treatment for hypertension and then every 3 months once stable.
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