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Question 

The nurse performs a health risk assessment for a 50-year-old male client who reports eating fast food several times per week including soft drinks and very little water and no regular exercise program. Assessment reveals a body mass index of 32, blood pressure of 150/94 mm Hg, total cholesterol of 258 mg/dL (6.68 mmol/L), high density lipids of 32 mg/dL (0.83 mmol/L), and non-high density lipids of 226 mg/dL (5.85 mmol/L). The nurse plans a health improvement program for the client that includes which strategy(ies)? 

Decrease fast food to one time per week Exercise at least 30 minutes 5 times per week Drink at least 4 to 6 glasses of water per day Eat at least 5 servings of fruit and/or vegetables each day Eat at least 8 oz of red meat for protein each day.