Cholesterol Teaching 2528
Patient instructed uncontrollable risk factors for high cholesterol are age, family history, and gender. Instructed risk factors that he can control are weight, diet, and activity. Instructed patient to maintain ideal weight, avoid foods high in cholesterol and exercise for at least 30 minutes per day to lower risk of high cholesterol. Patient verbalized understanding.
Reviewed December 2019
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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