A nurse is educating an older adult with diabetes mellitus on minimizing the risk of cardiovascular disease. The nurse focuses on lipid levels. Which of the following are the recommended goals for lipid levels? (Select all that apply.)
A) Cholesterol <200
B) Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) >100
C) High-density lipoprotein (HDL) >40 (men) , >50 (women)
D) Hb A1C value of ≥6.5%
E) Triglycerides <150
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