Which statement made by a patient with coronary artery disease after the nurse has completed teaching about therapeutic lifestyle changes (TLC) diet indicates that further teaching is needed?
a. "I will switch from whole milk to 1% milk."
b. "I like salmon and I will plan to eat it more often."
c. "I can have a glass of wine with dinner if I want one."
d. "I will miss being able to eat peanut butter sandwiches."
ANS: D
Although only 30% of the daily calories should come from fats, most of the fat in the TLC diet should come from monosaturated fats such as are found in nuts, olive oil, and canola oil. The patient can include peanut butter sandwiches as part of the TLC diet. The other patient comments indicate a good understanding of the TLC diet.
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