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PhilipSeeMore · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A nurse reviews a client's laboratory results. Which findings should alert the nurse to the possibility of atherosclerosis? (Select all that apply.)

a. Total cholesterol: 280 mg/dL
b. High-density lipoprotein cholesterol: 50 mg/dL
c. Triglycerides: 200 mg/dL
d. Serum albumin: 4 g/dL
e. Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol: 160 mg/dL

Question 2

A nurse assesses a client who has aortic regurgitation. In which location in the illustration shown below should the nurse auscultate to best hear a cardiac murmur related to aortic regurgitation?

a. Location A
b. Location B
c. Location C
d. Location D

memslove · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, E
A lipid panel is often used to screen for cardiovascular risk. Total cholesterol, triglycerides, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels are all high, indicating higher risk for cardiovascular disease. High-density lipoprotein cholesterol is within the normal range for both males and females. Serum albumin is not assessed for atherosclerosis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The aortic valve is auscultated in the second intercostal space just to the right of the sternum.