The Nurse Is Reviewing the Lipid Panel of a Male

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing the lipid panel of a male client who has atherosclerosis.Which finding is most concerning?

• A) Cholesterol: 126 mg/dL
• B) High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C): 48 mg/dL
• C) Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C): 122 mg/dL
• D) Triglycerides: 198 mg/dL

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