A client asks why the provider wants a weekly blood pressure taken at home. "What's the big deal if my blood pressure is a little high?" What response by the nurse is best?

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All statements are somewhat true, but the only response that provides the client with concrete and specific information is the one where the nurse gives factual information about blood pressure. Hypertension is the second leading cause of death, second only to cigarette smoking. It also is a major risk factor for cardiovascular events such as stroke and heart attack. The other statements are too vague to motivate the client to take his or her blood pressure weekly at home.

A Client Asks Why the Provider Wants a Weekly Blood