Questions: A nurse educator is teaching a client about a healthy diet. What information would be included to reduce the risk of hypertension? "Eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables." "Put away the salt shaker and eat low-salt foods." "Remember to drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day." "It is important to have increased fats in your diet."

The answer is the second one: "Put away the salt shaker and eat low-salt foods."

Explanation for each option:

1. "Eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables." - This is generally good advice for overall health and can help reduce the risk of hypertension, as fruits and vegetables are rich in nutrients and low in calories. However, the option specifically addressing salt intake is more directly related to reducing hypertension risk.

2. "Put away the salt shaker and eat low-salt foods." - This is the correct answer. Reducing sodium intake is a well-known strategy to lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of hypertension. High sodium intake is directly linked to increased blood pressure.

3. "Remember to drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day." - While staying hydrated is important for overall health, it is not specifically related to reducing the risk of hypertension.

4. "It is important to have increased fats in your diet." - This is incorrect in the context of reducing hypertension risk. A diet high in unhealthy fats can contribute to cardiovascular issues, including hypertension. A balanced diet with healthy fats is important, but increasing fat intake is not a strategy for reducing hypertension risk.

In summary, reducing salt intake is a key dietary change to help lower the risk of hypertension.