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Zulu123 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse is conducting a community presentation on heart disease, cholesterol, and risk factors. The nurse determines that the class has been successful when the class identifies which of the following as true?

A) Low-fat diet raises LDL cholesterol levels.
B) Being overweight causes HDL levels to go up.
C) Physical activity raises HDL cholesterol levels.
D) Excess body weight causes LDL cholesterol to go down.

Question 2

A client is prescribed a bile acid resin and has been taking this therapy long term. The primary health care provider has prescribed vitamins A and D in water-soluble form. Which nursing diagnosis would be most likely?

A) Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity
B) Constipation
C) Risk for Injury
D) Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements

eliasc0401 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
Saturated fat and cholesterol in the food raises total and LDL cholesterol levels. Being overweight can make LDL cholesterol levels go up and HDL levels go down. Increased physical activity helps to lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol levels.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
Bile acid resins may interfere with the digestion of fats and prevent the absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, E, and K) and folic acid. Therefore, the nursing diagnosis of Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements would be most appropriate. Adverse reactions associated with nicotinic acid such as flushing would suggest a risk for impaired skin integrity. Constipation would be associated with statin therapy. Risk for Injury may be appropriate for clients taking fibrates or statins.