A 51-year-old female client has been reading health magazines and is aware that menopausal women are more susceptible to coronary artery disease (CAD). The client arrives at a healthcare facility eager to know more on preventing CAD
What instruction should the nurse offer to help prevent the client from being susceptible to CAD? A) Avoid foods rich in carbohydrates
B) Emphasize crossing legs when sitting
C) Emphasize elevating feet when sitting
D) Avoid sugary foods
D
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The nurse has to instruct the client to avoid eating sugary foods so that the client does not develop diabetes. The risk of a CAD increases in a client with diabetes. The client need not refrain from consuming foods rich in carbohydrates, although the client should avoid consuming foods high in fat. The client should not cross her legs when sitting since this will hamper circulation. The client should refrain from elevating her feet when sitting. Instead when sitting, the client should have her feet comfortably touch the floor.
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