The nurse is reinforcing teaching provided to a patient with hypertension. Which food should the nurse include if the patient is prescribed a diet low in cholesterol and saturated fat?
a. Fried fish
b. Hamburger
c. Chopped steak
d. Grilled chicken
ANS: D
Grilled chicken is low in fat and cholesterol. A. B. C. Fried fish, hamburger, and chopped steak are high in fat and cholesterol.
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What will be an ideal response?
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