A nurse is reviewing the results of several patients' cholesterol and lipid screenings. For which patient is the action appropriate?
A.
HDL cholesterol 66 mg/dL: Evaluate patient for cardiovascular risk.
B.
LDL cholesterol 98 mg/dL: Instruct patient to take fish oil 3 gm daily.
C.
Total cholesterol 240 mg/dL: Teach heart-healthy lifestyle changes.
D.
Triglycerides 132 mg/dL: Refer to dietician for comprehensive diet education.
ANS: C
A cholesterol below 200 mg/dL is desirable, so this patient's level is high. The nurse should plan to teach this patient about heart-healthy lifestyle changes. The other laboratory values are in the desirable range, so no action is necessary.
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