A patient who is recovering from a myocardial infarction (MI) asks a nurse about following a heart-healthy diet. The patient states that she is primarily a visual learner. The nurse determines that the patient will learn best by
1. Chopping up fruits and vegetables to eat.
2. Listening to an audiotape about a heart-healthy diet.
3. Reading a chapter in a book about a heart-healthy diet.
4. Attending a lecture in which the speaker talks about a heart-healthy diet.
ANS: 3
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