A 71-Year-Old Patient Has a Triglyceride Level of 112 Mg/dL

question 11

Multiple Choice

A 71-year-old patient has a triglyceride level of 112 mg/dL.What action by the nurse is best?

• A)Assess the patient for cardiovascular risk factors.
• B)Educate the patient on a lower-fat diet.
• C)Congratulate the patient for a normal result.
• D)Document the findings in the patient's chart.

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