The nurse is educating a client whose blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg on ways to lower blood pressure.Which lifestyle choices may eliminate the need for pharmacotherapy in this client?
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Restricting salt intake can help lower blood pressure by reducing the amount of sodium, which can cause the body to retain water and increase blood pressure. Increasing physical activity can improve heart health and lower blood pressure by strengthening the heart, allowing it to pump more efficiently. Stopping smoking is beneficial because nicotine in cigarettes raises blood pressure and heart rate, narrows arteries, and hardens their walls, making blood pressure reduction more challenging.

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