A patient recovering from an MI asks for information about the types of meat that can be eaten. What should the nurse respond to the patient?
a. "Eat small amounts of any type of meat."
b. "Eat only vegetables; you do not need to eat meat."
c. "Eat lean red meat to help increase your iron levels."
d. "Eat chicken and fish, keeping red meats to a minimum."
ANS: D
To reduce cholesterol levels and risk of further heart disease, eat chicken and fish, keeping red meats to a minimum. A. C. Red meat should be kept to a minimum. B. The patient does not need to become a vegetarian.
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