A male patient tells the nurse that his doctor just told him that his triglycerides and cholesterol are excessively beyond the normal ranges. The patient appears discouraged and says, "Well, I guess I'd better cut out all the fat and cholesterol in my diet." The nurse's most appropriate response is:

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The most appropriate advice would be to cut down the amount of fats in his diet since essential fatty acids (linoleic and linolenic acids) are necessary for muscle tissue integrity, especially of the myocardium. All fats should not be eliminated in the diet. Carbohydrates do not contain the essential fatty acids and the body does manufacture cholesterol.

A Male Patient Tells the Nurse That His Doctor Just