A patient whose thyroid gland produces an insufficient amount of thyroid hormone is concerned about an elevated cholesterol level. What should the nurse explain to this patient?
1. "The thyroid gland malfunction can affect your cholesterol level."
2. "Maybe you don't realize how much fat is in the foods you eat."
3. "Elevated cholesterol is a normal part of aging."
4. "Describe your typical bedtime snack."
Correct Answer: 1
Deficient amounts of thyroid hormone can cause abnormalities in lipid metabolism, with elevated serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels. As a result, the patient is at increased risk for atherosclerosis and cardiac disorders. The nurse should not make assumptions about the patient's dietary intake. Comments about aging and eating at bedtime are not therapeutic.
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