The nurse is instructing a postmenopausal client in the importance of having serum lipid levels analyzed because after menopause, which of the following changes can occur? (Select all that apply.)
1. Total cholesterol increases
2. Low-density lipoprotein increases
3. Triglycerides increase
4. High-density lipoprotein decreases
5. Low-density lipoprotein decreases
6. High-density lipoprotein increases
1, 2, 3, 4
After the age of 50 for women, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and triglyceride levels increase after menopause. The high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels decline, which promotes atherosclerosis. After menopause the low-density lipoprotein levels will not decrease. After menopause, the high-density lipoprotein levels will not increase.
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A) 1 inch B) 2 inches C) 3 inches D) 4 inches