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CharlieWard

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse is conducting patient teaching about cholesterol levels in the body.
 
  When discussing the patient's elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and lowered high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels, the patient shows an understanding of the significance of these levels by stating what?
  A) Increased LDL and decreased HDL increase my risk of coronary artery disease.
  B) Increased LDL and decreased HDL decrease my risk of coronary artery disease.
  C) The decreased HDL level will increase the amount of cholesterol moved away from the artery walls.
  D) The increased LDL will decrease the amount of cholesterol deposited on the artery walls.

Question 2

A patient, age 27, has been admitted to the neurological department because of seizures of unknown cause. The nurse should take precautions by
 
  a. placing the patient in protective restraints.
  b. being certain padded side rails are present.
  c. suggesting that the family monitor the patient.
  d. placing the patient with one-on-one nursing service.


nickk12214

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B
Padded side rails may be used, especially if seizures often occur during sleep.


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