The nurse is reinforcing teaching to a patient who has a high serum cholesterol level, with low high-density lipoproteins (HDLs) and high low-density lipoproteins (LDLs). What should the nurse include?
a. "Your cholesterol level is okay, but you should decrease your LDLs by lowering your fat intake and getting more exercise."
b. "Your cholesterol level and LDLs are too high. You need to lower your intake of saturated fats and increase your level of exercise."
c. "Your cholesterol level is too high, so you should stop eating foods high in cholesterol, such as eggs and cream."
d. "You need to see your doctor about this as soon as possible to start medications to lower your cholesterol."
ANS: B
The cholesterol level and LDLs are too high. They can be lowered by reducing intake of saturated fats and increasing level of exercise.
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