During assessment of a patient with newly diagnosed stage 1 hypertension, the nurse finds that the patient uses a lot of salt on foods and is 30 pounds overweight. The patient states, "I thought high blood pressure was caused by stress, but I do not feel stressed at all." An appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient is

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This patient's subjective and objective assessment data indicate that lack of knowledge about hypertension will need to be addressed to allow the patient to improve the BP. There is no evidence for noncompliance, lack of motivation, or poor coping skills. The patient's statements do not indicate low self-esteem or denial.

During Assessment of a Patient with Newly Diagnosed Stage 1