When instructing a client on ways to lower his cholesterol levels, which of the following should the nurse include?
1. Eat more meat and eggs.
2. Consume less meat and eggs.
3. Incorporate more vegetables.
4. Limit fruits.
2
Cholesterol is located in animal sources, so decreasing meat and eggs will lower cholesterol levels. The client should not be instructed to eat more meat and eggs. Vegetables and fruits do not impact the cholesterol level.
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