When teaching a community health class on cardiac risk factor reduction, which serum cholesterol and triglyceride values does the nurse recommend as desirable? A) Total cholesterol 190 mg/dL, triglycerides 500 mg/dL

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When teaching a community health class on cardiac risk factor reduction, which serum cholesterol and triglyceride values does the nurse recommend as desirable? A) Total cholesterol <200 mg/dL, LDL 100-129 mg/dL, triglycerides <150 mg/dL B) Total cholesterol 200-239 mg/dL, LDL 130-159 mg/dL, triglycerides 150-199 mg/dL C) Total cholesterol >240, LDL 160-189 mg/dL, triglycerides 200-499 mg/dL D) LDL >190 mg/dL, triglycerides >500 mg/dL

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The desirable values for reducing cardiac risk factors are total cholesterol <200 mg/dL, LDL 100-129 mg/dL, and triglycerides <150 mg/dL.

When Teaching a Community Health Class on Cardiac Risk Factor