A community nurse is managing a group of adults with hypertension. Which intervention is most effective for long-term management?

Clinical Practice Question: A community nurse is managing a group of adults with hypertension. Which intervention is most effective for long-term management?

• A) Teach lifestyle modifications, monitor blood pressure regularly, and encourage adherence to medications
• B) Provide medications without education
• C) Encourage patients to check blood pressure only once a year
• D) Focus only on diet without monitoring