The nurse teaches a 28-yr-old man newly diagnosed with hypertension about lifestyle modifications to reduce his blood pressure. Which patient statement requires reinforcement of teaching?
- "I will avoid adding salt to my food during or after cooking."
- "If I lose weight, I might not need to continue taking medications."
- "I can lower my blood pressure by switching to smokeless tobacco."
- "Diet changes can be as effective as taking blood pressure medications."