Ms. Thomas has blood work done as ordered by her physician. Her total cholesterol level is 240 mg/dL and HDL is 35 mg/dL. Ms. Thomas' total cholesterol and HDL indicate she ____.

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Ms. Thomas' total cholesterol level of 240 mg/dL is considered high and her HDL level of 35 mg/dL is considered low. This indicates that she is at high risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) and may require lifestyle modifications and/or medication to lower her cholesterol levels and reduce her risk of CHD.

Ms Thomas Has Blood Work Done as Ordered by Her