The Nurse Instructs a Client Who Is Diagnosed with Hypertension

Multiple Choice

The nurse instructs a client who is diagnosed with hypertension about weight reduction and dietary guidelines.Which action by the nurse would most likely improve the client's willingness to lose weight and eat healthy foods?

A) Avoid interacting with the client during meals to prevent embarrassment.
B) Ignore the client's requests for foods that are high in fat or calories.
C) Give genuine praise to the client for trying to improve dietary habits.
D) Warn the client that individuals who are overweight will be treated differently.