A patient has a serum cholesterol level of 270 mg/dL. The patient asks the nurse what this level means. Which response by the nurse is correct?
a. "You have a high risk for coronary artery disease."
b. "You have a moderate risk for coronary artery disease."
c. "You have a low risk for coronary artery disease."
d. "You have no risk for coronary artery disease."
ANS: A
A value of 270 mg/dL for serum cholesterol puts the patient at high risk.
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