A 79-year-old in very good health has a lipid screening during a visit to the nurse practitioner. Which of the following values should the nurse interpret as desirable for him?
A) Triglycerides 299 mg/dL
B) Triglycerides 199 mg/dL
C) Triglycerides 149 mg/dL
D) Triglycerides 19 mg/dL
C
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People with diabetes are at risk for metabolic syndrome, which includes elevated triglycerides. The American Diabetes Association recommends that people with diabetes maintain their triglyceride levels below 150 mg/dL. A level of 19 mg/dL would be unexpectedly low and may require further assessment.
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