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A 20-Year-Old Male Client with a BMI of 33 Has

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A 20-year-old male client with a BMI of 33 has been admitted for recurrent chest pains and difficulty breathing. During the assessment, it is found that his father and mother have both suffered from myocardial infarction before the age of 50. Which of the following nursing actions is the first step to prevent the client from developing myocardial infarction?


A) Encourage the client in initiating and maintaining a regular exercise program.
B) Instruct the client to avoid fatty and high-calorie meals.
C) Assess the client's level of interest in weight reduction programs.
D) Educate the client about the risks of obesity and myocardial infarction.

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