A client tells the nurse they will need a prescription for high cholesterol but does not know which would be best. Which information should the nurse provide the client?Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
A. "The best drugs to raise the high density lipoprotein (HDL) levels are the fibric acid drugs."
B. "The statin drugs are good but will cause a lot of flushing if you swallow them with warm fluids."
C. "The bile resins keep cholesterol from being absorbed but have some side effects."
D. "The statin drugs inhibit the making of cholesterol and are considered the best choice."
E. "Fibric acid drugs will decrease triglycerides, but your low density lipoprotein (LDL) will still be high."
Answer: E
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