The Patient Has Been Recently Diagnosed with Hypertension

The patient has been recently diagnosed with hypertension. Assessment data include Wt: 200 pounds
Ht: 5' 4"
Diet: Mostly starches
Alcohol intake: 3 beers/week
Stressors: Works 60 hours/week
In planning care with this patient, what is the priority outcome?

A) Patient will eliminate alcohol from the diet.
B) Patient will decrease stress by limiting work to 40 hours/week.
C) Patient will balance diet according to the food pyramid.
D) Patient will achieve and maintain optimum weight.