The nurse is educating a patient whose blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg on ways to lower blood pressure and avoid hypertension. Which lifestyle choices may eliminate the need for pharmacotherapy in this patient? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

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Lifestyle modifications such as incorporating yoga (A) into an exercise program, monitoring and reducing daily sodium intake (B), and quitting smoking through methods like acupuncture (D) can help lower blood pressure and potentially eliminate the need for pharmacotherapy. While moderate alcohol consumption may have some health benefits, recommending daily red wine consumption (C) specifically to lower blood pressure is not universally supported by guidelines and can have varying effects on individuals.

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