When teaching a client about the recommended serum cholesterol level for an adult, the nurse instructs the client to try to achieve:
a. HDL of 35mg/dL. c. cholesterol level of 170 mg/dL.
b. Hemoglobin level of 20 g/dL. d. triglyceride level of 200 mg/dL.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This is too low, leading to the client's HDL to be too low.
B Incorrect: This is too low, leading to the client's HDL to be too low.
C Correct: This is the range considered healthy for an adult.
D Incorrect: This level is too high.
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