The Nurse Obtains All of the Following Information About a 65-Year-Old

The nurse obtains all of the following information about a 65-year-old patient in the clinic. When developing a plan to decrease stroke risk, which risk factor is most important for the nurse to address?

A) The patient smokes a pack of cigarettes daily.
B) The patient's blood pressure (BP) is chronically between 150/80 to 170/90 mm Hg.
C) The patient works at a desk and relaxes by watching television.
D) The patient is 25 pounds above the ideal weight.