B.T. asks you, "So, how is my 'good cholesterol' doing today?" Which is considered the "good cholesterol," and why?
What do his HDL and LDL levels indicate to you?
The HDL cholesterol is considered the "good" cholesterol because it has protective properties. It functions
to remove the cholesterol from the peripheral tissues and transports it to the liver for excretion. B.T. has
elevated LDL along with low levels of HDL. This combination makes him more at risk for an MI.
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a. ankylosing spondylitis. b. pathological fractures. c. osteomyelitis. d. gout.
A nurse is showing an elderly client the correct method of self-administering an insulin injection at home using an insulin pen. Which of the following points should the nurse tell the client in order to avoid lipoatrophy and lipohypertrophy?
A) Change the needle daily. B) Rotate the site with each injection. C) Apply local anesthetic to the injection site a few minutes prior to injection. D) Massage the injection site for 30 seconds after administration.
The nurse is caring for an older patient who is receiving phenytoin. Which nutritional issues is this patient at risk for developing? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Altered swallowing 2. Reduced oral intake 3. Affected folate levels 4. Altered taste and smell 5. Affected vitamin D levels
The nurse is updating a care plan for a patient who has a nursing diagnosis of Anxiety. Which patient behavior might suggest that the problem is resolving?
a. Pacing in the hallway at intervals b. Using relaxation techniques c. Speaking rapidly when spoken to d. Avoiding eye contact