Which of the following should the nurse tell a client when instructing on ways to reduce the risk factors for hypertension? (Select all that apply.)
1. Smoking
2. Diet
3. Exercise
4. Family history
5. Race
6. Stress
1, 2, 3, 6
Modifiable risk factors can be changed or modified to help control hypertension. Smoking, diet, stress, and exercise can be changed to affect blood pressure. Persons with more risk factors have a greater chance of having hypertension during their lives. Family history and race cannot be modified.
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