The nurse is caring for a client who asks why LDL (low-density lipoprotein) is called the "bad" cholesterol. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
1. It consists of 50 percent cholesterol.
2. It synthesizes other steroids.
3. It is stored in the tissues.
4. It increases the risk of heart disease.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: "It consists of 50 percent cholesterol" is incorrect because LDL (low-density lipoprotein) contains almost 50 percent cholesterol.
Rationale 2: "It synthesizes other steroids" is incorrect because it is made by the liver, then is transported to tissues and organs where it is used to build plasma membranes or synthesizes other steroids. Once in the tissues, LDL can be stored for later use.
Rationale 3: "It is stored in the tissues" is incorrect because it is made by the liver, then is transported to tissues and organs where it is used to build plasma membranes or synthesizes other steroids. Once in the tissues, LDL can be stored for later use.
Rationale 4: Storage of cholesterol in the lining of the blood vessels is not desirable because it contributes to plaque buildup. Because of this, high amounts of LDL significantly increase the risk of coronary heart disease and other cardiovascular disease.
Global Rationale: Storage of cholesterol in the lining of the blood vessels is not desirable because it contributes to plaque buildup. Because of this, high amounts of LDL significantly increase the risk of coronary heart disease and other cardiovascular disease. It consists of 50 percent cholesterol is incorrect because LDL (low-density lipoprotein) contains almost 50 percent cholesterol. It synthesizes other steroids is incorrect because it is made by the liver, then is transported to tissues and organs where it is used to build plasma membranes or synthesizes other steroids. Once in the tissues, LDL can be stored for later use. It is stored in the tissues is incorrect because it is made by the liver, then is transported to tissues and organs where it is used to build plasma membranes or synthesizes other steroids. Once in the tissues, LDL can be stored for later use.
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