Question

A person consume more than required garlic, herbal products, omega 3 fatty acids, fortified juice, organic milk. She is also taking aspirin. And now experiencing bruising. What questions a nurse can ask her so that her diet can be improved to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease?

Answer 1

The nurse can ask the following questions to improve the diet of the patient, so that the risk for developing Cardiovascular disease can reduce:

* Do you have an idea about the food items that can worsen the side effects of the drug Aspirin.?

*Do you follow the dietary instructions while taking Aspirin?

In the answer patient may express her ignorance about the food that may interfere or increase the effects of Aspirin . Then the nurse can educate the client about the Aspirin interactions .

- Garlic can stimulate Antiplatelet effects, so it can trigger bleeding from capillaries, when it is taking in the diet in extra amount along with the drug Aspirin . As Aspirin also has blood thinning and Antiplatelet activities that promote anti coagulation or clotting. Bleeding from capillaries may manifest as bruices.

Many herbal products and Omega 3 fatty Acids are having Antiplatelet activities increase the risk of bleeding.

Juices especially from Citrus fruits can increase the acidity of stomach and may increase the risk of stomach ulcer.

* What do know about heart healthy diet ?/

Do you follow a Heart - healthy diet at home.?

Explain to the patient about Heart - healthy diet. A hert- healthy diet is A diet containing whole grain , fish , vegetables and fruits, low fat diary products and  nuts with less salt and sugar.

Dietary modifications according to (the above instructions ) heart- healthy diet can reduce the risk of Cardiovascular diseases.