The nurse reviews the role of trans fats in elevating LDL levels. Which food should the nurse identify that contains this type of fat?
a. Walnuts
b. Olive oil
c. Fatty fish
d. Margarine
d. Margarine
Olive oil is a source of Cis-monounsaturated fat which has been shown to produce a modest decrease in LDL and a modest increase in HDL. Margarine contains trans fats which lead to increased levels of LDL and reduction in HDL. Fatty fish and walnuts are sources of n-3 polyunsaturated fat, which is linked with reduction of LDL cholesterol and a possible modest increase in HDL.
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1. Neurological assessment 2. Musculoskeletal assessment 3. Vital signs assessment 4. Female genital assessment
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a. 12 mL b. 1.2 mL c. 0.12 mL d. 1 mL
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a. "There is no pain during the procedure." b. "There is pain while the x-ray is taken." c. "There is temporary pain during dye injection." d. "The procedure will be uncomfortable until it is completed."