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jayhills49

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The nurse recognizes that an effective way to lower LDL cholesterol levels is to:
 
 a. use reduced-fat margarine.
  b. use margarines made with plant sterols.
  c. switch from butter to margarine.
  d. use butter instead of margarine.

Question 2

The nurse is working with a client who has been placed on the TLC diet to reduce his elevated LDL cholesterol. This client needs 2800 kcalories to maintain his desirable body weight. Which of the following would meet this client's diet prescription?
 
 a. 98-123 grams fat; < 50 grams saturated fat; < 75 milligrams cholesterol
  b. 62-109 grams fat; < 45 grams saturated fat; < 300 milligrams cholesterol
  c. 78-109 grams fat; < 21 grams saturated fat; < 200 milligrams cholesterol
  d. 90-112 grams fat; < 24 grams saturated fat; < 200 milligrams cholesterol



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c



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