A Client Is Making Dietary Changes to Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular

question 17

Multiple Choice

A client is making dietary changes to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease. As such, the client is consuming higher amounts of trout, substituting soy protein for animal protein, and increasing intake of fruits. Which of the following is the client trying to achieve? Select all that apply.

• A)Reduced risk of death from cardiac event
• B)Reduced LDL-C
• C)Increased level of antioxidants
• D)Increased level of potassium
• E)Reduced intake of sodium

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Definitions:

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Blockage

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