Assignment task: Consider the following scenario and respond to all of the following questions
A 58 year old male client has recently been diagnosed with coronary artery disease and hypertension. The physical examination reveals BP of 150/90, pulse of 80, respiratory rate of 22, and oral temperature of 99.2 F. The client is coming in to the clinic for a follow-up visit (one month into the treatment plan) for additional nutritional instruction regarding hypercholesterolemia because his lipid profile indicates HDL of 28, LDL of 280, and triglyceride level of 150.
a. What information does the lipid profile reveal?
b. What impact does hypercholesterolemia have on the client's overall health status?
c. What dietary instructions can you provide to the client that will help reduce dietary fat intake and lower serum cholesterol levels?
d. What other treatment methods might be included in this client's plan of care that might affect nutritional outcome