An Older Male Patient Is Concerned About His Cholesterol Lab

An older male patient is concerned about his cholesterol lab report that shows an elevated high-density lipoprotein (HDL) level. The nurse explains that such a report indicates that:

A) he should go on a strenuous low-cholesterol diet.
B) he is at risk for hypertension.
C) is developing atherosclerosis.
D) his vessels are being cleansed of fatty deposits.