A client receiving form a kidney transplant is diagnosed with hyperlipidemia. Which health problem will be prevented when this client is treated with a lipid-lowering agent and a therapeutic diet?

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Clients who are identified post-kidney transplant to have hyperlipidemia should be treated with a lipid-lowering agent and a therapeutic diet to prevent cardiovascular disease. Medication and a low-fat diet will not prevent the development of diabetes. Hypertension, which may result from sodium retention caused as an adverse side effect of medications, may also contribute to cardiac risk along with diabetes. Peripheral neuropathy is not caused by hyperlipidemia.

A Client Receiving Form a Kidney Transplant Is Diagnosed with Hyperlipidemia