A nursing instructor explains to a group of students that LDL is often called "bad" cholesterol because this lipoprotein contributes significantly to plaque deposits and coronary artery disease (CAD)
The instructor asks the students what percentage of cholesterol is circulating in LDLs. The correct range is 60 to_____%.
Standard Text: Round answer to the nearest whole number.
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
Correct Answer: 70
Rationale: Of the cholesterol circulating in the blood, 60 to 70% is found in LDLs.
Global Rationale: Of the cholesterol circulating in the blood, 60 to 70% is found in LDLs.
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A. Allocate funding for a family psychosocial or cognitive condition screening. B. Deny the request because Tourette's syndrome has very little impact. C. Explain that Tourette's syndrome is most likely inherited. D. Facilitate cooperative agreements with a community laboratory facility.
The major responsibility for upholding patient care standards belongs to the ____
a. Chief executive officer of the facility b. Nurse manager c. On-call physician d. Staff nurse providing patient care
A nurse is counseling an older man who retires from his work and changes his role status. What will likely result in the man having fewer adjustment problems?
a. He is financially secure. b. He has other roles and relationships. c. He is healthy. d. He has a supportive family.
Which of the following lists of treatment options would be considered optimal for treating a muscle spasm with an unknown cause?
1. Anti-inflammatory agents, casting, and ultrasound 2. Analgesics, antibiotics, and heat application 3. Analgesics, muscle relaxants, and massage 4. Anti-inflammatory agents, immobilization, and fluid and electrolyte replacement