Question 9

A 45 year old man with a BMI of 35 has just been diagnosed with hypertension by his nurse practitioner. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further health promotion teaching?

“I walk a mile every morning now before going to work”

“I am going to cut back on my salt intake starting today”

“I am only going to eat organic foods and will drink more water”

“I plan to lose 10 pounds in the next six months”