A nurse is caring for a client with a history of cardiac and vascular disease. Which of the following fats should the nurse allow in the client's diet for their heart and vascular condition?

Unsaturated fats

Trans fats

Saturated fats

Hydrogenated fats

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   Unsaturated fats, such as those found in olive oil and fatty fish, can be beneficial for heart health and are preferred in a cardiac diet.
B.   Trans fats and saturated fats are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease and should be limited.
C. Saturated fats, found in animal products and some oils, should be limited in a heart-healthy diet.
D.   Hydrogenated fats contain trans fats, which should be minimized in the diet due to their negative impact on cardiovascular health.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Expiratory stridor is associated with airway obstruction and is not typically related to heart failure.
B. Crackles (rales) in the lower lobes are often indicative of fluid accumulation and pulmonary congestion, common in heart failure.
C. Bruit over the aorta is a vascular sound and is not directly related to lung sounds or heart failure.
D. Inspiratory wheezes are associated with airway obstruction, not typically seen in heart failure; crackles are more relevant in this context.

A. Giving False Assurance B. Changing the Subject C. Being Judgmental D. Giving Advice

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Giving false assurance involves offering reassurance without adequate evidence or knowledge, and it can block effective communication.
B. Changing the subject is a different types of communication blocks but not applicable to the nurse's response in this scenario.
C. Being judgmental is a different types of communication blocks but not applicable to the nurse's response in this scenario.
D. Giving advice is a different types of communication blocks but not applicable to the nurse's response in this scenario.

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