A patient has hypertension, you would recommend all the following, EXCEPT

CLINICAL NUTRITION

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A	exercise
B	eating foods to raise HDL’s
C	smoking
D	finding ways to reduce stress, such as meditation

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Beta blocker: Beta blockers are not recommended as first line therapy. Dosage varies based on specific medicine.

Detailed explanation-2: -Smoking causes an acute increase in blood pressure (BP) and heart rate and has been found to be associated with malignant hypertension. Nicotine acts as an adrenergic agonist, mediating local and systemic catecholamine release and possibly the release of vasopressin.

Detailed explanation-3: -Eating a heart-healthy diet with less salt. Getting regular physical activity. Maintaining a healthy weight or losing weight. Limiting alcohol. Not smoking. Getting 7 to 9 hours of sleep daily. 15-Sept-2022

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