The nurse is preparing to teach a patient therapeutic lifestyle changes that can decrease the risk of coronary artery disease.The nurse plans to include which topics in the teaching? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

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Eliminating foods high in cholesterol and saturated fats, maintaining blood pressure within normal levels, and exercising and maintaining a healthy weight are all therapeutic lifestyle changes that can help decrease the risk of coronary artery disease. Reducing smoking is beneficial, but the goal should be to quit entirely, not just decrease. Moderate alcohol consumption may be allowed, so complete elimination is not necessary.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Teach a Patient Therapeutic Lifestyle