The nurse reviewing medical records would determine that a patient with which lab values is at the highest risk of developing heart disease?
1. Total 200, LDL 104, HDL 30
2. Total 210, LDL 135, HDL 58
3. Total 220, LDL 162, HDL 20
4. Total 186, LDL 125, HDL 54
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Rationale 1: Total 200 = borderline high risk; LDL 104= near or above optimal; HDL 30= low risk.
Rationale 2: Total 210= borderline high risk; LDL 135=borderline high risk; HDL 58 = low risk
Rationale 3: Total 220 = borderline high risk; LDL 162= high risk; HDL 20= low risk
Rationale 4: Total 186 = desirable; LDL near or above optimal; HDL 54 = desirable
Global Rationale: Total 220 = borderline high risk; LDL 162= high risk; HDL 20= low risk. Total 200 = borderline high risk; LDL 104= near or above optimal; HDL 30= low risk. Total 210= borderline high risk; LDL 135=borderline high risk; HDL 58 = low risk. Total 186 = desirable; LDL near or above optimal; HDL 54 = desirable.
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