What Type of Diet Would Be Appropriate for a Patient

question 1

Multiple Choice

What type of diet would be appropriate for a patient with hypertension after a myocardial infarction?

• A) Three meals a day with two snacks
• B) Low-protein diet
• C) Low-salt, low-cholesterol diet
• D) High-carbohydrate diet

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Definitions:

Health Care-Associated Infection

An infection acquired by a patient during the course of receiving treatment for another condition within a healthcare setting.

Postsurgical Patients

Individuals who are in the recovery phase following surgical procedures, requiring specific care and management.

Asymptomatic

A condition where an individual does not show any visible symptoms or signs of a disease.

Malaise

A general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify.