When teaching a community health class on cardiac risk factor reduction, which serum cholesterol and triglyceride values does the nurse recommend as desirable?
A) Total cholesterol <200 mg/dL, LDL 100-129 mg/dL, triglycerides <150 mg/dL
B) Total cholesterol 200-239 mg/dL, LDL 130-159 mg/dL, triglycerides 150-199 mg/dL
C) Total cholesterol >240, LDL 160-189 mg/dL, triglycerides 200-499 mg/dL
D) LDL >190 mg/dL, triglycerides >500 mg/dL
A) Total cholesterol <200 mg/dL, LDL 100-129 mg/dL, triglycerides <150 mg/dL
Explanation: A) Desirable levels are total cholesterol <200 mg/dL, LDL 100-129 mg/dL, triglycerides <150 mg/dL.
B) Borderline high risk is total cholesterol 200-239 mg/dL, LDL 130-159 mg/dL, triglycerides 150-199 mg/dL.
C) High risk is total cholesterol >240, LDL 160-189 mg/dL, triglycerides 200-499 mg/dL
D) Very high risk is LDL >190 mg/dL, triglycerides >500 mg/dL.
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