The occupational health nurse is planning to evaluate the effectivenes

The occupational health nurse is planning to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions to help a group of employees reduce high blood pressure. Which outcomes indicate that the interventions have been effective? (Select all that apply.)

1. Report that filing for overtime has decreased 25%.
2. Average systolic blood pressure reduced by 10 mm Hg.
3. Absenteeism has decreased 30% over the last month.
4. Cafeteria offering low salt and no added salt menu items.
5. Employees walking on afternoon break instead of smoking.

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Answer: 2, 4, 5
Explanation: 2. Evidence that interventions to reduce high blood pressure have been effective include a drop in average systolic blood pressure, implementation of low or no added salt food items in the cafeteria, and employees engaging in physical activity instead of smoking. Reductions in overtime and absenteeism cannot be linked to changes made to address employee high blood pressure.
4. Evidence that interventions to reduce high blood pressure have been effective include a drop in average systolic blood pressure, implementation of low or no added salt food items in the cafeteria, and employees engaging in physical activity instead of smoking. Reductions in overtime and absenteeism cannot be linked to changes made to address employee high blood pressure.
5. Evidence that interventions to reduce high blood pressure have been effective include a drop in average systolic blood pressure, implementation of low or no added salt food items in the cafeteria, and employees engaging in physical activity instead of smoking. Reductions in overtime and absenteeism cannot be linked to changes made to address employee high blood pressure.