A 54-year-old patient with a history of hypertension is in the clinic for a follow-up appointment. The medical assistant is instructed to provide patient education on lifestyle modifications to help manage high blood pressure. Which of the following recommendations is the most appropriate to give the patient?
Recommend limiting sodium intake to no more than 2,300 milligrams per day.
Advise the patient to perform at least 30 minutes of high-intensity exercise every day.
Encourage the patient to drink at least eight glasses of water daily.
Suggest increasing potassium intake without limitations on sodium consumption.
Limiting sodium intake is universally recommended for patients with hypertension to prevent fluid retention and help lower blood pressure. Engaging in regular physical activity and maintaining a healthy diet are also important but are more general recommendations. Increasing potassium intake can be beneficial, but only specific advice on sodium reduction directly addresses a common dietary contributor to high blood pressure. While hydration is important for overall health, specifically recommending to drink eight glasses of water does not have a direct impact on controlling hypertension and may not be suitable for every patient depending on their medical history.
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