The nurse obtains the following information about hypertension risk factors from a patient with prehypertension. The risk factor that will be most important to address with the patient is that the patient

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The recommendations for preventing hypertension include exercising aerobically for 30 minutes most days of the week. A weight that is 5 pounds over the ideal body weight is not a risk factor for hypertension. The DASH diet is high in fiber, but increasing fiber alone will not prevent hypertension from developing. The dietary recommendation for alcohol is for no more than one drink a day for women and small adults or two drinks a day for men.

The Nurse Obtains the Following Information About Hypertension Risk Factors