When teaching the client about cholesterol, the nurse should instruct the client that the highest level of cholesterol is found in:
a. chylomicrons. c. LDL.
b. VLDL. d. HDL.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: These do not contain the highest cholesterol level.
B Incorrect: This does not contain the highest level of cholesterol.
C Correct: LDL contains the highest level of cholesterol.
D Incorrect: HDL are the smallest lipoproteins and contain the highest level of proteins.
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