The nurse is caring for a patient with high serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels. In teaching the patient about therapeutic lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise, the nurse explains that the desired goal for cholesterol levels is what?
A) High high density lipoprotein (HDL) values and high triglyceride values
B) Low soluble fiber
C) Elevated blood lipids, fasting glucose less than 100
D) Low low density lipoprotein (LDL) values and high HDL values
D
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The desired goal for cholesterol readings is for a patient to have low LDL and high HDL values. HDL serves as a protective mechanism to reduce cholesterol so higher levels are desirable. High LDL levels increase plaque formation. Fiber does not contribute to risk for coronary artery disease (CAD) although a diet high in fiber is preferable. Elevated blood lipids are never desirable but control of blood sugar levels reduces CAD risk.
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