Question

Present three talking points that would be essential in educating a client newly diagnosed with CAD.

Answer 1

Corinary artery disease is one of the most prevalent heart disease where there is accumulation of cholesterol in the blood vessels and restricting its blood flow.

The following client education which can be provided to a newly diagnosed patient with a CAD are

• Diet:This is the first step to be followed strictly to stay at bay from CAD.
  • The excessive fats has to be avoided, saturated fats in special.
  • Diet rich in fruits ,vegetables, grains,cereals, pulses,sprouts to nr added in diet.
  • Avoid high calorie diet
  • The white sugars,refined products to be avoided
  • Natural products to be included
  • Foods like cheese ,butter,fast foods,tinned items has to be avoided
  • Avoid meat, beef instead fish and poultry can be included
  • Avoid alcohol
• Exercise :A brisk walk atleast half an hour a day (ideally morning walk ) is the best way to remove the toxins and decrease the cholesterol levels .This can further decrease the chance of being obesity which is a risk factor for CAD
• Medications to be taken as prescribed, not to skip medications, periodic health checkups is a must.
• Following a healthy lifestyle