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crobinson2013

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The nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory results. Which finding is of most concern?
 
  1. HDL cholesterol 62 mg/dL
  2. Triglycerides 349 mg/dL
  3. LDL cholesterol 92 mg/dL
  4. Total cholesterol 202 mg/dL

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a community group about the role that cholesterol plays in the development of high blood pressure and atherosclerosis.
 
  In order to decrease this risk, the nurse recommends that clients maintain a total cholesterol level less than _____ mg/dL.
  Standard Text: Round answer to a whole number.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: The value is within the desirable range for HDL cholesterol.
Rationale 2: This value indicates that the client has a very high risk for coronary artery disease.
Rationale 3: This value is within the optimal range for LDL cholesterol.
Rationale 4: This value indicates a borderline high risk for coronary artery disease for this client.
Global Rationale: A triglyceride level of 349 mg/dL indicates that the client has a very high risk for coronary artery disease. An HDL cholesterol level of 62 mg/dL is within the desirable range for HDL cholesterol. A LDL cholesterol level of 92 mg/dL is within the optimal range for LDL cholesterol. A total cholesterol level of 202 mg/dL indicates a borderline high risk for coronary artery disease for this client.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 200
Rationale: It is recommended that the total cholesterol level be less than 200 mg/dL
Global Rationale: It is recommended that the total cholesterol level be less than 200 mg/dL





 

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