The nurse is teaching the patient about lifestyle modifications to help manage the patient's hypertension. The nurse determines that teaching has been effective when the patient makes which statement?
1. "I need to get started on my medications right away."
2. "My father had hypertension, did nothing, and lived to be 90-years-old."
3. "I know I need to give up my cigarettes and alcohol."
4. "I won't be able to run in the marathon race anymore."
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Limiting intake of alcohol and discontinuing tobacco products are important nonpharmacological methods for controlling hypertension. Implementing lifestyle modifications may eliminate the need for pharmacotherapy, so the patient may not have to take medication right away. Increasing physical activity is an important lifestyle modification for controlling hypertension. The fact that the patient's father had hypertension and lived to be 90-years-old does not mean that the patient will have the same experience; the patient is in denial.
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