The patient is 52 years old and has a history of hypertension. His cholesterol level is 245. He states his job is very stressful and he is recently going through a divorce. He admits to being overweight and has an inactive lifestyle
His father died of a stroke at age 60. He is worried about having a heart attack and/or stroke and wishes to change his lifestyle. Among other advice, the nurse encourages the patient to eat more cold-water fish such as salmon. Explain why eating more fish would be of benefit for this patient.
What will be an ideal response
The omega-3 fatty acids in cold-water fish lower the proportions of both saturated fats and cholesterol, make blood platelets less sticky, thus helping to prevent spontaneous clotting that can block blood vessels and they also appear to lower blood pressure.
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