A 52-year-old man who is moderately obese has recently been diagnosed with hypertension by his primary care provider. Which of the client's following statements indicates a need for further health promotion teaching?
A) "I've starting going to the gym before work three times a week."
B) "I'm trying to cut back on the amount of salt that I cook with and add to my food."
C) "I'm resolving to eat organic foods from now on and to drink a lot more water."
D) "I'm planning to lose 15 pounds before the end of this year."
Ans: C
Feedback:
Weight loss, exercise, and salt reduction are all useful strategies in the management of hypertension. An organic diet and increased fluid intake are not known to reduce blood pressure.
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