A client with poorly controlled hypertension has a blood pressure of 190/96 mm Hg. Which food item should the nurse identify that may have contributed to this elevated measurement?
A) Coffee
B) Banana
C) Oat meal
D) Scrambled eggs

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Caffeine is the most widely used central nervous stimulant in the world and can adversely affect blood pressure. Banana, oat meal, and scrambled eggs would not affect blood pressure.

A Client with Poorly Controlled Hypertension Has a Blood Pressure