The nurse is reviewing a client's laboratory results. Which finding is of most concern?
1. HDL cholesterol 62 mg/dL
2. Triglycerides 349 mg/dL
3. LDL cholesterol 92 mg/dL
4. Total cholesterol 202 mg/dL
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: The value is within the desirable range for HDL cholesterol.
Rationale 2: This value indicates that the client has a very high risk for coronary artery disease.
Rationale 3: This value is within the optimal range for LDL cholesterol.
Rationale 4: This value indicates a borderline high risk for coronary artery disease for this client.
Global Rationale: A triglyceride level of 349 mg/dL indicates that the client has a very high risk for coronary artery disease. An HDL cholesterol level of 62 mg/dL is within the desirable range for HDL cholesterol. A LDL cholesterol level of 92 mg/dL is within the optimal range for LDL cholesterol. A total cholesterol level of 202 mg/dL indicates a borderline high risk for coronary artery disease for this client.
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