A patient has a serum cholesterol level of 270 mg/dL. The patient asks the nurse what this level means. Which response by the nurse is correct?
a. You have a high risk for coronary artery disease.
b. You have a moderate risk for coronary artery disease.
c. You have a low risk for coronary artery disease.
d. You have no risk for coronary artery disease.
Question 2
The nurse is assessing a patient prior to administering thrombolytic therapy. Which is an important assessment for this patient?
a. Determining whether the patient has a history of diabetes
b. Finding out about a history of renal disease
c. Assessing which medications are taken for discomfort
d. Assessing whether the patient eats green, leafy vegetables
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