A patient has an elevated total serum cholesterol of 260 mg/dL. Which of the following aspects of patient teaching of lifestyle changes is most important for the patient?
A) Eat organic foods.
B) Stop smoking.
C) Increase rest periods.
D) Drink whole milk.
B
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Therapeutic lifestyle changes to lower serum cholesterol, including exercise, smoking cessation, change in diet, and drug therapy, are recommended to lower serum cholesterol. The patient with an elevated serum cholesterol should increase exercise and not increase rest periods. The patient should consume low-fat dairy products and avoid whole milk. Organic foods are not specifically recommended.
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