When teaching a PT with hypertension about controlling the condition, the nurse recognises that:
a) All pts with elevated BP require medication
b) it is not necessary to limit salt in diet if taking diuretic
c) obease people need to achieve normal weight in order to reduce BP
d) lifestyle modifications are indicated for all Pt's with elevated BP
Answer: d) lifestyle modifications are indicated for all Pt's with elevated BP
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