Free NCLEX RN Questions on Health Promotion and Maintenance Nursing Practice Question
The nurse is conducting a health screening on a client with a family history of hypertension. Which assessment finding should alert the nurse to the need for further teaching related to stroke (brain attack) prevention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Oral contraceptives increase clot formation risk, a modifiable stroke risk factor, especially with a hypertension family history. High-fiber diet, normal blood pressure, weight loss, and exercise (options A, B, C) reduce stroke risk.