A patient wants to reduce the risk of developing gallstones and cholecystitis. What should the nurse instruct this patient?
Select all that apply.
1. Walk for 30 minutes five times a week.
2. Eat a low-fiber, high-carbohydrate diet.
3. Eat unsaturated rather than saturated fats.
4. Eat a low-carbohydrate diet.
5. Lose weight by any means possible.
Correct Answer: 1, 3, 4
Physical activity, a high-fiber, low-carbohydrate diet, and consumption of unsaturated fats all appear to have a protective effect, reducing the incidence of cholelithiasis and cholecystitis. A low-fiber, high-carbohydrate diet would not prevent the development of gallstones. The dangers of yo-yo dieting and extremely low-calorie diets should be reviewed with the patient.
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