The client has an HDL cholesterol value of 38 mg/dl. What is the ...

[Redwolflake15]

The client has an HDL cholesterol value of 38 mg/dl. What is the most appropriate interpretation of this value by the nurse?
 
  1. Normal
  2. Borderline
  3. Low
  4. High

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who has high cholesterol. The client asks which type of cholesterol is the good cholesterol. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
 
  1. VLDL
  2. LDL
  3. Triglycerides
  4. HDL

[DHRUVSHAH]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3

Rationale 1: Normal is incorrect because HDL values less than 40 mg/dl are considered low; greater than 59 mg/dl are considered high. This is the good cholesterol, so levels should be high.
Rationale 2: Borderline is incorrect because HDL values less than 40 mg/dl are considered low; greater than 59 mg/dl are considered high. This is the good cholesterol, so levels should be high.
Rationale 3: HDL values less than 40 mg/dl are considered low; greater than 59 mg/dl are considered high. This is the good cholesterol, so levels should be high.
Rationale 4: High is incorrect because HDL values less than 40 mg/dl are considered low; greater than 59 mg/dl are considered high. This is the good cholesterol, so levels should be high.

Global Rationale: HDL values less than 40 mg/dl are considered low; greater than 59 mg/dl are considered high. This is the good cholesterol so levels should be high. Normal is incorrect because HDL values less than 40 mg/dl are considered low; greater than 59 mg/dl are considered high. This is the good cholesterol so levels should be high. Borderline is incorrect because HDL values less than 40 mg/dl are considered low; greater than 59 mg/dl are considered high. This is the good cholesterol so levels should be high. High is incorrect because HDL values less than 40 mg/dl are considered low; greater than 59 mg/dl are considered high. This is the good cholesterol so levels should be high.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4

Rationale 1: VLDL is incorrect because HDL is known as the good cholesterol and can be raised with increased physical activity.
Rationale 2: LDL is incorrect because HDL is known as the good cholesterol and can be raised with increased physical activity.
Rationale 3: Triglycerides is incorrect because HDL is known as the good cholesterol and can be raised with increased physical activity.
Rationale 4: HDL is known as the good cholesterol and can be raised with increased physical activity.

Global Rationale: HDL is known as the good cholesterol and can be raised with increased physical activity. VLDL, LDL, and triglycerides are all incorrect.

[Redwolflake15]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[DHRUVSHAH]

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