High-Risk Behavior Education Practice Test

A 55-year-old client has a sedentary lifestyle and eats restaurant food most days. Family history includes stroke and myocardial infarction. Vital signs: blood pressure 148/90 mm Hg, heart rate 86/min, respiratory rate 16/min, temperature 98.4°F (36.9°C). Which behavior change is MOST important for the client to implement?

A 28-year-old client who is 14 weeks pregnant reports drinking 3–4 alcoholic drinks on weekends and using marijuana “to help with nausea.” Vital signs: temperature 98.7°F (37.1°C), heart rate 90/min, respiratory rate 18/min, blood pressure 112/70 mm Hg. The client says, “It’s natural, so it’s safe.” Which intervention should the nurse prioritize for this client?