A patient is found to have high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. He is told he has type II hyperlipidemia. What should be explained to this patient concerning this condition?
1. There is no effective medication to treat this condition.
2. Diet therapy is the only effective treatment with this type of condition.
3. This condition is curable with a regular diet and medications for life.
4. Diet modifications and medication are helpful in normalizing lipid levels.
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It will be important to get the patient to comply with diet, medication, and lifestyle changes to save his life.
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