An older patient asks the nurse practitioner what measures can be taken to maintain a healthy heart. Which regimen should the nurse recommend to the patient?
A) "A low-salt diet and an aspirin tablet with each meal can promote a healthy heart.".
B) "Abstaining from alcohol and limiting your use of painkillers have a protective effect on your heart.".
C) "One Tylenol tablet and a glass of red wine each day have been shown to help prevent heart attacks.".
D) "A low-dose aspirin each day and moderate use of alcohol can help prevent cardiovascular disease.".
D
Feedback:
Daily low-dose ASA and moderate alcohol use have been shown to have a protective effect on the heart. Tylenol does not have this effect, while aspirin taken with each meal would be excessive and abstinence from alcohol is not necessary. A low-salt diet would be beneficial but it does not need to be eaten with an aspirin tablet with each meal.
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