The Assessment Patient Process
The Assessment Patient Process ( 6 Questions)
A nurse is teaching a client who has hypertension about lifestyle modifications to lower blood pressure.
Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
This statement indicates a need for further teaching, as limiting sodium intake to 4 grams per day is not sufficient for someone with hypertension. The recommended daily sodium intake for individuals with hypertension is generally lower, around 1,500-2,300 milligrams (mg).
While limiting caffeine intake is generally recommended for individuals with hypertension, this statement does not address other lifestyle modifications specifically related to blood pressure.
Regular exercise is beneficial for overall health, but the frequency and duration mentioned in this statement may not be sufficient for effectively lowering blood pressure. The American Heart Association recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise per week for individuals with hypertension.
Quitting smoking is a lifestyle modification that can lower blood pressure, as smoking causes vasoconstriction and increases cardiac workload and oxygen demand.
"I will quit smoking as soon as possible."
Rationale: Quitting smoking is a lifestyle modification that can lower blood pressure, as smoking causes vasoconstriction and increases cardiac workload and oxygen demand.
Incorrect options:
A) "I will limit my sodium intake to 4 grams per day." - This statement indicates a need for further teaching, as limiting sodium intake to 4 grams per day is not sufficient for someone with hypertension. The recommended daily sodium intake for individuals with hypertension is generally lower, around 1,500-2,300 milligrams (mg).
B) "I will drink no more than two cups of coffee per day." - While limiting caffeine intake is generally recommended for individuals with hypertension, this statement does not address other lifestyle modifications specifically related to blood pressure.
C) "I will exercise for at least 30 minutes three times per week." - Regular exercise is beneficial for overall health, but the frequency and duration mentioned in this statement may not be sufficient for effectively lowering blood pressure. The American Heart Association recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity exercise per week for individuals with hypertension.