Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about healthy lifestyle changes with a female client who has mild hypertension. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Reducing sodium intake to less than 2,300 mg per day (ideally 1,500 mg for hypertension) helps lower blood pressure and prevent complications.