The Nurse Is Advising a Client Whose Triglyceride Levels Remain

question 63

Multiple Choice

The nurse is advising a client whose triglyceride levels remain elevated despite 3 mo of following a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet. The client is started on Lovaza (omega-3 acid ethyl esters) . Which of the following statements would the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.

• A) "You still need to follow a low-fat diet while you're taking this medication."
• B) "This medication may be taken with meals."
• C) "Limiting cholesterol intake is not as critical as limiting intake of carbohydrates."
• D) "Diabetes contributes to elevated triglyceride levels, so it is important to maintain good control or your diabetes."
• E) "It is important to establish an exercise routine that works with diet and medication to help control your weight."
• F) "You probably inherited this from one of your parents, so aside from medication, there isn't much you can do."

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