A child with suspected dyslipidemia undergoes laboratory testing. The nurse is reviewing the results. Which finding would the nurse interpret as supporting the diagnosis? Select all that apply
A) Total cholesterol level of 150 mg/dL
B) Total cholesterol level of 180 mg/dL
C) Total cholesterol level of 220 mg/dL
D) LDL level of 90 mg/dL
E) LDL level of 120 mg/dL
F) LDL level of 140 md/dL
Ans: C, F
A total cholesterol level over 200 mg/dL and LDL level above 130 mg/dL are considered high and would support the diagnosis of dyslipidemia. Total cholesterol levels between 170 to 199 mg/dL and LDL levels between 110 to 129 mg/dL are considered borderline. Total cholesterol levels less than 170 mg/dL and LDL levels less than 110 mg/dL are acceptable in children.
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