Reducing LDL levels is the first step for both primary and secondary prevention of coronary heart disease
In explaining the benefits of LDL lowering, the nurse explains that for each 1% decrease in LDL there is a 1% decrease in risk for heart disease, so if the client can decrease LDL levels from 160 mg/dl to 120 mg/dl CVD risk will decrease by: 1. 25%.
2. 30%.
3. 10%.
4. 15%.
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Rationale: Studies have shown that there is a 1% decrease in risk for CVD for every 1% reduction in LDL mg/dl reduction. A 40 mg/dl reduction from 160 mg/dl would result in a decreased risk of 25%. The nurse can use these numbers to illustrate to benefit of LDL reduction during client education.
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