A Client Has Been Using Diet and Exercise to Try

question 9

Multiple Choice

A client has been using diet and exercise to try to reduce LDL cholesterol.Today's lab work reveals a 3% drop in LDL concentration in the last two months.Which nursing comment is indicated?

• A)"You are probably going to have to go on medication to get your cholesterol under control."
• B)"You need to eat less and exercise more."
• C)"Some people have a genetic predisposition to high cholesterol."
• D)"Your risk for coronary heart disease has dropped by 3%."