What Is the Best Predictor That a Patient with Hypertension

Multiple Choice

What is the best predictor that a patient with hypertension will adhere to a newly prescribed low-sodium diet?

A) The amount of knowledge about the patient has of the diet.
B) The amount of distress the patient has about his illness.
C) The patient's previous ability to lose 15 lbs through following a weight reduction program.
D) The patient's desire to not suffer from hypertensive complications.