The nurse is caring for a client who has high cholesterol. The client asks which type of cholesterol is the good cholesterol. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
1. VLDL
2. LDL
3. Triglycerides
4. HDL
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: VLDL is incorrect because HDL is known as the good cholesterol and can be raised with increased physical activity.
Rationale 2: LDL is incorrect because HDL is known as the good cholesterol and can be raised with increased physical activity.
Rationale 3: Triglycerides is incorrect because HDL is known as the good cholesterol and can be raised with increased physical activity.
Rationale 4: HDL is known as the good cholesterol and can be raised with increased physical activity.
Global Rationale: HDL is known as the good cholesterol and can be raised with increased physical activity. VLDL, LDL, and triglycerides are all incorrect.
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