A patient has been prescribed an antihyperlipidemic drug. Which laboratory value does the nurse report to the prescriber?
a. Total cholesterol 198 mg/dL
b. Triglycerides 135 mg/dL
c. Low density lipoprotein (LDL) 195 mg/dL
d. High density lipoprotein (HDL) 60 mg/dL
C
The total cholesterol, triglyceride, and HDL levels are all within the normal range. The LDL level is high and should be reported to the prescriber because a high level increases the patient's risk for atherosclerosis.
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