Reducing LDL levels is the first step for both primary and ...

[notis]

Reducing LDL levels is the first step for both primary and secondary prevention of coronary heart disease.
 
  In explaining the benefits of LDL lowering, the nurse explains that for each 1 decrease in LDL there is a 1 decrease in risk for heart disease, so if the client can decrease LDL levels from 160 mg/dl to 120 mg/dl CVD risk will decrease by: 1. 25.
   2. 30.
   3. 10.
   4. 15.

Question 2

If a child does not like a food when they try it for the first time
 
  a. their preference should be respected and they should not be encouraged to try it again.
  b. they should be offered a reward if they eat a reasonable amount of the food.
  c. they should be encouraged to eat at least five bites to see if their taste buds adjust.
  d. they should be offered the food at least 8 to 10 times before deciding whether they like it.

[ashely1112]

Answer to Question 1

1
Rationale: Studies have shown that there is a 1 decrease in risk for CVD for every 1 reduction in LDL mg/dl reduction. A 40 mg/dl reduction from 160 mg/dl would result in a decreased risk of 25. The nurse can use these numbers to illustrate to benefit of LDL reduction during client education.

Answer to Question 2

D
Children often need to be exposed to new food 8 to 10 times before they will accept them. Re-warding children for eating foods and forcing them to eat specific amounts do not usually en-courage acceptance. They should be offered the food again because one time is not sufficient to determine food preferences.

[notis]

Great answer, keep it coming

[ricroger]

Excellent