Author Question: An older patient has a triglyceride level of 300 mg/dL. Which dietary changes would be indicated for ... (Read 88 times)

jenna1 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

An older patient has a triglyceride level of 300 mg/dL. Which dietary changes would be indicated for this patient? (Select all that apply.)

A) Restrict the intake of soluble fiber
B) Substitute vegetable oil for olive oil
C) Increase the intake of fish and chicken
D) Use skim milk and nonfat cottage cheese
E) Add fresh fruit and vegetables to meals each day

Question 2

The movement of an extremity away from the midline of the body is called

a. abduction.
b. adduction.
c. flexion.
d. extension.

Amiracle · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C, D, E
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Dietary changes for a patient with hyperlipidemia include increasing the intake of fish and chicken, using skim milk and nonfat cottage cheese, and adding fresh fruits and vegetables to meals each day. Soluble fiber intake should be increased. Vegetable oil should be substituted with olive oil.

Answer to Question 2

A
Abduction is movement of an extremity away from the midline of the body.