The Nurse Assesses a 36-Year-Old Clinic Patient as Having Slightly

The nurse assesses a 36-year-old clinic patient as having slightly elevated blood pressure and being overweight by approximately 20 pounds. The most motivating suggestion the nurse could make would be:

A) "If you could lose that extra weight in the next month, your blood pressure would probably be back to normal."
B) "The chances of your having a stroke or heart attack will increase if you don't lose some weight and bring your blood pressure down."
C) "You'll need to take lifelong medications if diet and exercise don't reduce your blood pressure."
D) "Exercise and diet modification started now, even in small amounts, can improve your overall health and delay the onset of aging."