The patient history plays an important role in assessing the patient's nutritional status. Significant laboratory and clinical findings in the patient with cardiovascular disease include
a. low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and transferrin.
b. elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and decreased subcutaneous fat.
c. elevated sodium levels and a soft, fatty liver on palpation.
d. normal triglyceride levels and the presence of S3 on auscultation.
B
Laboratory and clinical findings in patients with cardiovascular disease include elevated total cholesterol and triglycerides as well as cardiac cachexia (muscle and subcutaneous fat wasting).
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