A client is having laboratory tests conducted to confirm a diagnosis of arteriosclerosis. Which of the following laboratory values would support this client's medical diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)
1. Serum cholesterol 300 mg/dL
2. LDL 125 mg/dL
3. Blood glucose 90 mg/dL
4. HDL 45 mg/dL
5. Triglycerides 400 mg/dL
6. Serum potassium 4.0 mEq/L
1, 2, 4, 5
Diagnostic tests used to support the medical diagnosis of arteriosclerosis include cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides. A serum cholesterol of 300 mg/dL, LDL of 125 mg/dL, HDL of 45 mg/dL, and triglycerides of 400 mg/dL all support the diagnosis of arteriosclerosis. Blood glucose and potassium levels are not used to diagnose arteriosclerosis.
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