Question
The nurse is teaching the client about coronary artery damage after an abnormal fasting lipid profile. The client asks the nurse what type of lipid is most troublesome. What is the nurse’s best response?
A “The total cholesterol level of 252 mg/dL warrants medication treatment alone.”
B “The low-density lipoproteins (LDL) pose a threat to plague formation and can cause a heart attack of stroke.”
C “The higher the high-density lipoproteins (HDL), the more at risk you are for heart damage or a stroke.”
D “The triglycerides levels measure good fat, so the higher the level, the less risk you are for a heart attack or stroke.”
This question is taken from Nursing 406 – Adult Health Care » Spring 2020 » Chapter 27 Quiz
