The Nurse Is Reinforcing Teaching to a Patient Who Has

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reinforcing teaching to a patient who has a high serum cholesterol level, with low high-density lipoproteins (HDLs) and high low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) . What should the nurse include?

• A)"Your cholesterol level is okay, but you should decrease your LDLs by lowering your fat intake and getting more exercise."
• B)"Your cholesterol level and LDLs are too high. You need to lower your intake of saturated fats and increase your level of exercise."
• C)"Your cholesterol level is too high, so you should stop eating foods high in cholesterol, such as eggs and cream."
• D)"You need to see your doctor about this as soon as possible to start medications to lower your cholesterol."

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Definitions:

Urine Production

The physiological process by which kidneys filter blood to remove waste products and excess substances, resulting in the formation of urine.

Micturition Reflex

A reflex leading to the urge to urinate, initiated by the stretching of the bladder.

Urinary Bladder

A muscular sac in the pelvis that stores urine from the kidneys before it is excreted out of the body through urination.

External Urinary Sphincter

A muscular mechanism that controls the retention and release of urine from the bladder.