Author Question: A 58-year-old woman with hypertension and elevated LDL blood levels is complaining that she suddenly ... (Read 112 times)

sarasara · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

A 58-year-old woman with hypertension and elevated LDL blood levels is complaining that she suddenly is feeling very tired, dizzy, and weak. What would you advise her to do?
a. Lie down and rest for a short time until she feels better.
b. Eat a light snack to help relieve her nausea.
c. See her doctor as soon as she is able to get an appointment to have her lungs checked.
d. Seek immediate medical care because she may be having a heart attack.
e. Call Poison Control because she may have ingested a toxic chemical.

Question 2

You have a friend with AIDS who is trying to maintain his nutrition status. Which recommendation could you make?
a. Offer large, frequent meals.
b. Encourage consumption of megadoses of nutrient supplements.
c. Allow him to eat as little as he wants, since the body uses its fat and protein reserves for survival.
d. Cook a lot of food in advance and leave it out for your friend.
e. Cook foods thoroughly and practice cleanliness.