Title: A nurse is reviewing the results of several patients' cholesterol and lipid screenings. For which ... Post by: jackryan123 on Feb 6, 2018 A nurse is reviewing the results of several patients' cholesterol and lipid screenings. For which patient is the action appropriate?
A. HDL cholesterol 66 mg/dL: Evaluate patient for cardiovascular risk. B. LDL cholesterol 98 mg/dL: Instruct patient to take fish oil 3 gm daily. C. Total cholesterol 240 mg/dL: Teach heart-healthy lifestyle changes. D. Triglycerides 132 mg/dL: Refer to dietician for comprehensive diet education. Title: A nurse is reviewing the results of several patients' cholesterol and lipid screenings. For which ... Post by: Mr_Korn on Feb 6, 2018 ANS: C
A cholesterol below 200 mg/dL is desirable, so this patient's level is high. The nurse should plan to teach this patient about heart-healthy lifestyle changes. The other laboratory values are in the desirable range, so no action is necessary. |