A 60-year-old African American patient has a blood pressure of 120/80 mm Hg and reports a family history of hypertension. The patient has a body mass index of 22.3 . The patient reports consuming alcohol occasionally
Which therapeutic lifestyle change will the nurse expect to teach this patient? a. Alcohol cessation
b. Potassium supplementation
c. Sodium restriction
d. Weight loss
C
Current recommendations for African Americans to prevent hypertension include sodium restric-tion of less than 1500 mg/day, although this is under investigation. The patient has a normal BMI and does not consume alcohol excessively, so weight loss and alcohol cessation are not necessary. Potassium supplements are not indicated; patients should be advised to consume foods high in potassium.
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