A client with coronary artery disease (CAD) asks the nurse about taking fish oil supplements. What response by the nurse is best?
a. "Fish oil is contraindicated with most drugs for CAD."
b. "The best source is fish, but pills have benefits too."
c. "There is no evidence to support fish oil use with CAD."
d. "You can reverse CAD totally with diet and supplements."
ANS: B
Omega-3 fatty acids have shown benefit in reducing lipid levels, in reducing the incidence of sudden cardiac death, and for stabilizing atherosclerotic plaque. The best source is fish three times a week or some fish oil supplements. The other options are not accurate.
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