The client with angina is being discharged to home. The nurse is instructing the client on dietary changes. What should be included in this teaching?
1. Decrease salt and fat intake and limit alcohol intake.
2. There are no dietary restrictions for a person diagnosed with angina.
3. Limit smoking and increase protein and sugar intake.
4. Increase fruits, vegetables, and foods high in cholesterol.
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Rationale 1: Dietary changes that should be taught to a client with angina include decreasing fat and salt intake and limiting alcohol intake.
Rationale 2:There are no dietary restrictions for a person diagnosed with angina is incorrect because the client should decrease salt and fat intake and limit alcohol intake.
Rationale 3: Limit smoking is not a dietary instruction. Increasing sugar intake will interfere with keeping blood glucose levels within normal range.
Rationale 4:A client should not be instructed to increase foods high in cholesterol.
Global Rationale: Dietary changes that should be taught to a client with angina include decreasing fat and salt intake and limiting alcohol intake.
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