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nelaaney

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A patient with cardiovascular disease wants to know why magnesium supplements are prescribed. What should the nurse respond to this patient? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Lowers blood pressure
  B) Lowers total cholesterol
  C) Decreases homocysteine levels
  D) Dilates arteries and facilitates circulation
  E) Raises high-density lipoprotein cholesterol

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An older patient with heart disease asks the nurse what foods can be eaten to help reduce any further problems with the disease. What should the nurse instruct this patient? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Use cold-pressed olive oil
  B) Increase the intake of fiber
  C) Reduce the intake of fried foods
  D) Avoid fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids
  E) Avoid all caffeine and other stimulants


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B, D, E
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Magnesium dilates arteries and facilitates circulation. It also lowers total cholesterol and raises high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Vitamin B12 decreases homocysteine levels. Fish oil lowers blood pressure.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C
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Dietary changes to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease include using cold-pressed olive oil, increasing the intake of fiber, and reducing the intake of fried foods. Fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids should be consumed. Avoiding all caffeine and other stimulants is a characteristic of the Dean Ornish diet.


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