The nurse is explaining to a client that the peripheral vascular system plays a large part in regulating the blood pressure. The client at risk for alterations in the peripheral vascular system can help decrease vasoconstriction by:
1. Increasing sodium in the diet.
2. Losing weight.
3. Decreasing calcium intake.
4. Increasing alcohol intake.
Answer: 2
1. Sodium increases fluid retention and peripheral vascular resistance.
2. Losing weight decreases resistance and lowers blood pressure.
3. Hypertension can be caused by low calcium levels.
4. Excessive alcohol consumption causes hypertension.
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