A 26-year-old client has a total cholesterol of 206 mg/dL and an LDL of 110. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn by the nurse?
a. The client has achieved the target levels for cholesterol in young adults.
b. The client has a very low risk of developing heart disease.
c. The client requires counseling about cardiac disease risk factors.
d. The client has early-onset cardiac disease.
Answer: c. The client requires counseling about cardiac disease risk factors.
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