A patient desires to use nonpharmacologic measures to control slightly elevated lipid levels. The nurse discusses the importance of including omega-3 and CoQ10-rich foods. Which foods should the nurse suggest?
1. Sardines
2. Shrimp
3. Almonds
4. Olive oil
5. Carrots
1,3,4
Rationale 1: Sardines are high in these nutrients.
Rationale 2: Shrimp are not particularly high in these nutrients.
Rationale 3: Nuts such as almonds are high in these nutrients.
Rationale 4: Olive and canola oils are high in these nutrients.
Rationale 5: Carrots are not high in these nutrients.
Global Rationale: Sardines, almonds, and olive oil are high in these nutrients. Shrimp and carrots are not.
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