The client's LDL cholesterol one year ago was 165 mg/dL. Through lifestyle changes, the client's current LDL cholesterol level is 122 mg/dL. How much has the client reduced their risk of developing cardiovascular disease? Round to a whole number
What will be an ideal response?
26%
Rationale: Research has shown that for every 1% in LDL cholesterol level, a client can reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease by 1%. This client has decreased their LDL cholesterol level from 165 to 122 mg/dL, which is a drop of 43 points. Take 43 and divide it by 165. The answer is 26.06% which rounds to 26%.
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