The Patient Has a Total Cholesterol of 190 with a High-Density

question 38

Multiple Choice

The patient has a total cholesterol of 190 with a high-density lipid (HDL) of 110 and a low-density lipid (LDL) of 80.The nurse's reaction is one of:

• A) satisfaction.This is good cholesterol control.
• B) determination.This is evidence that more instruction is necessary.
• C) inquiry.This needs to clarified as to the cause of noncompliance with the drug protocol.
• D) regret.This shows very poor cholesterol control.

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Definitions:

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped cavity in the inner ear that plays a key role in converting sound vibrations into neural signals.

Nociceptors

Specialized sensory receptors responsible for detecting harmful stimuli and sending pain signals to the brain.

ESP

Extrasensory Perception, a claimed ability to gain information without the use of the known five senses.

Sensory Input

The information that the brain receives from the senses, including sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch, which it uses to understand the environment.