A Client Who Is Recovering from a Myocardial Infarction (MI)asks

question 17

Multiple Choice

A client who is recovering from a myocardial infarction (MI) asks a nurse about following a heart-healthy diet.The client states that she is primarily a visual learner.Which activity will best help the client learn about a heart-healthy diet?

• A)Chopping up fruits and vegetables to eat
• B)Listening to an audiotape about a heart-healthy diet
• C)Reading a chapter in a book about a heart-healthy diet
• D)Attending a lecture in which the speaker talks about a heart-healthy diet

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