Patients with coronary artery disease should be taught about cholesterol. Which situation is most desirable?
a. Low levels of HDL cholesterol
b. Low levels of LDL cholesterol
c. Hypocholesterolemia
d. Low levels of both HDL and LDL cholesterol
B
Interventions for patients with coronary artery disease are geared toward lowering the LDL cholesterol to desirable levels.
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