Health Promotion and Maintenance Q 57

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Nurse Kris is teaching a client with a history of atherosclerosis. To decrease the risk of atherosclerosis, the nurse should encourage the client to:

  

     A. Avoid focusing on his weight

     B. Increase his activity level

     C. Follow a regular diet

     D. Continue leading a high-stress lifestyle

    

    

Correct Answer: B. Increase his activity level

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The client should be encouraged to increase his activity level.

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Option A: Clients with atherosclerosis should be vigilant about their weight and maintain the ideal number of kilograms/pounds.

Option C: The client should be following a low cholesterol, low sodium diet.

Option D: Avoiding stress is an important factor in decreasing the risk of atherosclerosis.

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