Which client statement demonstrates understanding of the link between cardiovascular disease and high cholesterol?

1. "There is no link between cardiovascular disease and cholesterol levels."
2. "My diet does not need to be changed to help control my cardiovascular risk."
3. "The only people at risk for high cholesterol are those with a family history."
4. "The greater the amount of cholesterol circulating in the blood, the greater the risk of cardiovascular disease."


Correct Answer: 4

Rationale 1: "There is no link between cardiovascular disease and cholesterol levels" is incorrect because the higher the level of cholesterol in the body, the higher the cardiovascular risk.
Rationale 2: "My diet does not need to be changed to help control my cardiovascular risk" is incorrect because a diet high in fat can increase the cholesterol level and cardiovascular risk.
Rationale 3: "The only people at risk for high cholesterol are those with a family history" is incorrect because many people have high cholesterol without a family history.
Rationale 4: The greater the amount of cholesterol circulating in the blood, the greater the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Global Rationale: The greater the amount of cholesterol circulating in the blood, the greater the risk of cardiovascular disease. "There is no link between cardiovascular disease and cholesterol levels" is incorrect because the higher the level of cholesterol in the body the higher the cardiovascular risk. "My diet does not need to be changed to help control my cardiovascular risk" is incorrect because a diet high in fat can increase the cholesterol level and cardiovascular risk. "The only people at risk for high cholesterol are those with a family history" is incorrect because many people have high cholesterol without a family history.

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