The nurse is reinforcing teaching about a high-fiber diet for a cardiac patient. The patient asks what the purpose of the diet is. Which of the following replies by the nurse would be appropriate? 1....

The nurse is reinforcing teaching about a high-fiber diet for a cardiac patient. The patient asks what the purpose of the diet is. Which of the following replies by the nurse would be appropriate? 1. “To increase absorption of nutrients in your diet.” 2. “It will reduce your heart’s workload.” 3. “To prevent edema from developing.” 4. “To reduce your appetite.”