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ghost!

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An older patient asks the nurse what holistic actions can be used to help lower elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels. What information should the nurse provide to the patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Increase dietary fiber.
  2. Eat fatty fish twice a week.
  3. Use margarine with phytosterols.
  4. Increase the intake of soy products
  5. Limit red meat consumption to 6 days a week.

Question 2

An older patient with a history of atrial fibrillation has a fall at home and is diagnosed with a hemorrhagic stroke. What will the nurse assess to help determine the cause of this patient's bleeding? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Current INR
  2. Platelet level
  3. Liver function studies
  4. Hemoglobin and hematocrit
  5. Dose of warfarin sodium (Coumadin) taken at home



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Answer to Question 1

1,2,3,4
Rationale: The fiber found in oat bran, apples, citrus, and whole-grain products is particularly effective in reducing cholesterol.

Answer to Question 2

1,5
Rationale: The INR is a laboratory test that measures the therapeutic level of anticoagulant medications and could indicate the cause of the patient's bleeding.



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