A patient with newly diagnosed hypertension tells the nurse he uses a lot of salt on his foods and has not been able to lose the 30 pounds that he has gained in the last 10 years
He does not understand why he has hypertension, since he is not an anxious person. Which nursing diagnosis does the nurse identify for this patient? a. Ineffective health maintenance related to the lack of knowledge of disease process and management
b. Risk of noncompliance related to lifestyle patterns
c. Disturbed body image related to diagnosis of hypertension
d. Anxiety related to complexity of management regimen and lifestyle changes associated with hypertension
A
Hypertension is a blood pressure higher than 140/90 mm Hg, which increases and individual's risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Adhering to medical therapy for control of elevated blood pressure helps to modify the individual's risk.
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