A client's serum cholesterol level is 268 mg/dl. Lovastatin (Mevacor) is prescribed. A positive outcome of treatment with the medication is ________ of cholesterol.
A) inhibition of hepatic synthesis
B) stimulation of hepatic synthesis
C) an increase in renal excretion
D) an increase in fecal excretion
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