The Nurse Should Instruct the Patient Who Is at Risk

question 34

Multiple Choice

The nurse should instruct the patient who is at risk for cholelithiasis to make which lifestyle modification?

• A)Reduce sodium intake.
• B)Increase fluids.
• C)Decrease smoking.
• D)Decrease fat consumption.

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