The nurse instructs the client that which foods contain high ...

[tfester]

The nurse instructs the client that which foods contain high amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
 
  1. Green beans
  2. Bananas
  3. Tofu
  4. Salmon
  5. Red meat

Question 2

Which client statement demonstrates understanding of the link between cardiovascular disease and high cholesterol?
 
  1. There is no link between cardiovascular disease and cholesterol levels.
  2. My diet does not need to be changed to help control my cardiovascular risk.
  3. The only people at risk for high cholesterol are those with a family history.
  4. The greater the amount of cholesterol circulating in the blood, the greater the risk of cardiovascular disease.

[amanda_14]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3, 4

Rationale 1: Green beans is incorrect because they do not contain high amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids.
Rationale 2: Bananas is incorrect because they do not contain high amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids.
Rationale 3: Tofu contains high amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids.
Rationale 4: Salmon contains high amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids.
Rationale 5: Red meat is incorrect because it does not contain high amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids.

Global Rationale: Tofu and salmon contain high amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids. Green beans, bananas, and red meat are incorrect because they do not contain high amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4

Rationale 1: There is no link between cardiovascular disease and cholesterol levels is incorrect because the higher the level of cholesterol in the body, the higher the cardiovascular risk.
Rationale 2: My diet does not need to be changed to help control my cardiovascular risk is incorrect because a diet high in fat can increase the cholesterol level and cardiovascular risk.
Rationale 3: The only people at risk for high cholesterol are those with a family history is incorrect because many people have high cholesterol without a family history.
Rationale 4: The greater the amount of cholesterol circulating in the blood, the greater the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Global Rationale: The greater the amount of cholesterol circulating in the blood, the greater the risk of cardiovascular disease. There is no link between cardiovascular disease and cholesterol levels is incorrect because the higher the level of cholesterol in the body the higher the cardiovascular risk. My diet does not need to be changed to help control my cardiovascular risk is incorrect because a diet high in fat can increase the cholesterol level and cardiovascular risk. The only people at risk for high cholesterol are those with a family history is incorrect because many people have high cholesterol without a family history.

[tfester]

Gracias!

[CAPTAINAMERICA]

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