The Ambulatory Care Nurse Measures the Blood Pressure of a Client

The ambulatory care nurse measures the blood pressure of a client and finds it to be 156/94 mm Hg. Which of the following areas is unnecessary to emphasize when providing client education for blood pressure control?

A) Instruct the client to limit protein intake.
B) Teach the client to avoid adding salt to foods.
C) Discuss the rationale for reducing or maintaining weight.
D) Stress the importance of a regular exercise program.