A. 2. When a client asks "What could be causing my triglycerides to be so low; I'm really careful about my diet?" the nurse responds by asking the client: Select all that apply
a. "Is your type 2 diabetes well managed?"
b. "Have you ever been diagnosed with renal failure?"
c. "Do you have a history of pancreatitis?"
d. "Are you on medication for hyperthyroidism?"
e. "Have you ever been diagnosed with malnutrition?"
ANS: D, E
Abnormally low triglyceride levels are suggestive of malnutrition or hyperthyroidism. Rea-sons for elevated levels include chronic renal failure and poorly controlled diabetes. Severely elevated triglyceride levels (>2000 mg/dL) are a strong risk factor for pancreatitis.
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