A patient who does not consume alcohol or nicotine products reports a strong family history of hypertension and cardiovascular disease. The patient has a blood pressure of 126/82 and a normal weight and body mass index for height and age
The nurse will expect to teach this patient about: a. ACE inhibitors and calcium channel blocker medications.
b. the DASH diet, sodium restriction, and exercise.
c. increased calcium and potassium supple-ments.
d. thiazide diuretics and lifestyle changes.
B
This patient has prehypertension without other risk factors. Lifestyle changes are indicated at this point. If blood pressure rises to hypertension levels, other measures, including drug therapy, will be initiated. Calcium and potassium supplements are not indicated.
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