A client's high-density lipoprotein (HDL) is 60 mg/dL. What does the nurse acknowledge concerning this level?
a. It is lower than the desired level of HDL.
b. It is the desired level of HDL.
c. It is higher than the desired level of HDL.
d. It is a much lower HDL level than desired.
Answer: b. It is the desired level of HDL.
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A) Humoral B) Nonspecific C) Cellular D) Mitigated
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a. Cancer b. Diabetes c. Dental caries d. Hypertension
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