Which stroke risk factor for a 48-year-old male patient in the clinic is most important for the nurse to address?
a. The patient is 25 pounds above the ideal weight.
b. The patient drinks a glass of red wine with dinner daily.
c. The patient's usual blood pressure (BP) is 170/94 mm Hg.
d. The patient works at a desk and relaxes by watching television.
ANS: C
Hypertension is the single most important modifiable risk factor. People who drink more than 1 (for women) or 2 (for men) alcoholic beverages a day may increase risk for hypertension. Physical inactivity and obesity contribute to stroke risk but not as much as hypertension.
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