A nurse educates an older adult recently diagnosed with hypertension. Which of the following teaching points should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
A) Avoid home blood pressure monitoring.
B) Increase the daily intake of grains to 8 ounces per day.
C) Read labels and limit sodium to 1,500 g/day.
D) Walk daily for 30 minutes a day 5 of the 7 days.
E) If your blood pressure is higher than 130/80 notify the primary health care provider.
Ans: B, C, D
About 30 to 45 minutes of exercise, such as brisk walking, at least five times weekly is recommended for all people with hypertension. The following nutritional interventions are recommended for all people with hypertension: sodium intake limited to 1.5 g daily; avoidance of processed foods; daily intake of 7 to 8 servings of grains and grain products and 8 to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables.
A person's blood pressure should be measured at least three times before making any decisions about treatment with a goal of systolic blood pressure of <130/80 mm Hg. Home blood pressure monitoring is recommended for initial and ongoing assessment.
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