While Caring for a Client Who Chose to Start Taking

question 82

Multiple Choice

While caring for a client who chose to start taking Niacin (vitamin B₃) rather than a statin agent,the nurse determines that the treatment has been effective by which of the following findings? Select all that apply.

• A)Serum triglyceride = 136 mg/dL
• B)Protein = 7.2 g/dL
• C)Prothrombin time = 12 sec
• D)Total cholesterol = 168 mg/dL
• E)Random glucose = 108 g/dL
• F)Glycosylated hemoglobin (A1C)= 4.4%