The nurse is caring for a patient newly diagnosed with hypertension. Which of the following statements if made by the patient indicates the need for further teaching? a) “When getting up from bed, I will sit for a short period prior to standing up.” b) “If I take my blood pressure and it is normal, I don’t have to take my BP pills.” c) “I think I’m going to sign up for a yoga class twice a week to help reduce my stress.” d) “I will consult a dietician to help get my weight under control.”

The nurse is caring for a patient newly diagnosed with hypertension. Which of the following statements if made by the patient indicates the need for further teaching?

a) “When getting up from bed, I will sit for a short period prior to standing up.”
b) “If I take my blood pressure and it is normal, I don’t have to take my BP pills.”
c) “I think I’m going to sign up for a yoga class twice a week to help reduce my stress.”
d) “I will consult a dietician to help get my weight under control.”

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