When Discussing Hyperlipidemia with a Group of Adolescents,the Nurse Should

question 14

Multiple Choice

When discussing hyperlipidemia with a group of adolescents,the nurse should explain that high levels of what substance are thought to protect against cardiovascular disease?

• A) Cholesterol
• B) Triglycerides
• C) Low-density lipoproteins (LDLs)
• D) High-density lipoproteins (HDLs)

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