NCLEX RN Practice Question

A 45-year-old client with a history of hypertension and obesity visits the clinic for a routine check-up. The client reports following a sedentary lifestyle with no regular physical activity or dietary restrictions. Which nursing action is the most appropriate to promote the client’s health and address modifiable risk factors?

  • Recommend the client begin a gradual physical activity plan, incorporating low-impact exercises and increasing duration over time.

  • Provide pamphlets on hypertension and obesity management for the client to read at home.

  • Refer the client to a weight-loss specialist or dietitian for further management.

  • Ask the client to gradually reduce high-fat foods in their diet to lower cardiovascular risk.

NCLEX RN
Health Promotion and Maintenance
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