When reviewing patients' histories, the nurse recognizes that which patient would be a likely candidate for drug therapy for cholesterol reduction?

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A patient with coronary heart disease is considered to be at high or very high risk, and with an LDL level greater than or equal to 130 mg/dL, drug therapy will be initiated. The other situations would warrant dietary therapy, initially.

When Reviewing Patients' Histories, the Nurse Recognizes That Which Patient