The nurse who is teaching a patient about maintaining a healthy heart should include which recommendation?
A) Smoke in moderation.
B) Use alcohol in moderation.
C) Consume a diet high in saturated fats and low in cholesterol.
D) Exercise 1 or 2 times per week.
Ans: B
Feedback: Alcohol may be used in moderation, as long as there are no other contraindications for its use. Smoking, a diet high in cholesterol and saturated fat, and a sedentary lifestyle are all known risk factors for cardiac disease. The patient should be encouraged to quit smoking, exercise 3 to 4 times per week, and consume a diet low in cholesterol and saturated fat.
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