A patient who has had a myocardial infarction asks, "What kinds of meats should I eat?" What would be an appropriate response by the nurse?
a. "Eat lean red meat to help increase your iron levels."
b. "Eat chicken and fish, keeping red meats to a minimum."
c. "Eat only vegetables; you do not need to eat meat."
d. "Eat small amounts of any type of meat."
ANS: B
To reduce cholesterol levels and risk of further heart disease, eat chicken and fish, keeping red meats to a minimum.
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