The nurse is reviewing the lipid panel of a patient with a body mass index (BMI) of 31. What should the nurse expect this patient's values to be?
1. low high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
2. elevated HDL
3. normal thyroid hormone (TH) level
4. low-density lipoprotein (LDL)
Correct Answer: 1
This BMI value indicates obesity. HDL levels are reduced in obese patients, whereas LDL levels are elevated. There is no relationship between BMI and TH.
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