In a teaching plan for a hypertensive patient, the nurse would include:
1. stopping medications if side effects occur.
2. a diet high in unsaturated fat.
3. no further visits if no other symptoms occur.
4. encouraging relaxation techniques.
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Patients with hypertension should never stop medications without discussing it with their physician. A diet low in saturated and unsaturated fat should be followed. Visits to monitor blood pressure should continue because hypertension is often asymptomatic. Stress can ag-gravate hypertension; stress management or relaxation strategies should be implemented.
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