The African American patient had a myocardial infarction and is receiving atorvastatin (Lipitor) . The nurse caring for the patient is Caucasian. The nurse assesses the patient's diet to be very high in fat. What is the best plan by the nurse to improve the patient's diet and reduce the risk for additional medications?
A) With the patient's permission, plan to ask an African American nurse to speak to him about a low-fat diet.
B) With the patient's permission, plan to discuss his diet with whomever prepares meals for his family.
C) Plan to give the patient information specific to African Americans about low-fat diets.
D) Plan to ask the physician for a consult by dietary services so a dietician can teach the patient about low-fat diets.
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