A patient is diagnosed with borderline hypertension and states a desire to make lifestyle changes to avoid needing to take medication. The nurse will recommend which changes?

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Weight reduction and decreased sodium intake are the most effective lifestyle changes to lower blood pressure in patients with borderline hypertension. Exercise, stress reduction, and increased potassium intake can also be helpful but are not as effective as weight and sodium reduction.

A Patient Is Diagnosed with Borderline Hypertension and States a Desire