The nurse is providing dietary instructions to a 68-year-old client who is at high risk for development of coronary heart disease (CHD). Which information should the nurse include?
A) Limit dietary selection of cholesterol to 300 mg per day.
B) Increase intake of soluble fiber to 10 to 25 grams per day.
C) Decrease plant stanols and sterols to less than 2 grams/day.
D) Ensure saturated fat is less than 30% of total caloric intake.
Answer: B) Increase intake of soluble fiber to 10 to 25 grams per day.
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1. "This weight loss is unusual." 2. "This weight loss is less than expected." 3. "This weight loss is excessive." 4. "This weight loss is within normal limits."