Which Statement Provides the Best Rationale for Monitoring HDL and LDL

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which statement provides the best rationale for monitoring HDL and LDL as opposed to total cholesterol?

• A) HDL and LDL monitoring is less expensive than measuring total cholesterol.
• B) Total cholesterol does not differentiate the amounts of "good" cholesterol and "bad" cholesterol.
• C) HDL and LDL measurements are more general and frequently used to assess clients that are not at risk for heart disease.
• D) Total cholesterol measurements are often inaccurate and not as reliable as HDL and LDL.

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Cost of Goods Sold

the direct costs tied to the production of goods sold by a company, including both raw material costs and labor costs.

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Income derived from activities not related to a company's core business operations, such as investment income or gains from the sale of assets.

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Costs related to the day-to-day operations of a business, such as rent, utilities, and payroll.