The nurse provides patient teaching related to medication and lifestyle changes the patient can make to reduce serum lipid levels
One month later, the nurse evaluates the patient teaching as having been effective based on what data? (Select all that apply.) A) Total cholesterol 184
B) High density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol 84
C) Low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol 164
D) Triglycerides 184
E) Weight loss of 8 pounds
A, B, E
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Serum lab levels within the desirable level would indicate the teaching was effective; they include a total cholesterol level of less than 200, an HDL cholesterol level of higher than 40, an LDL cholesterol level of less than 129, and a triglyceride level of less than 50 . Weight loss is also a positive outcome.
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