A Patient Expresses an Interest in Controlling His or Her

question 24

Multiple Choice

A patient expresses an interest in controlling his or her blood cholesterol. Which of the following statements would be least inappropriate for the nurse to make when teaching this client?

• A) Cholesterol is a component of adrenal hormones and sex hormones.
• B) Cell membranes require cholesterol as part of their structure.
• C) Eliminating cholesterol from the diet will effectively eliminate it from the bloodstream.
• D) Plant products never increase blood cholesterol levels.

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