The nurse is caring for a patient with a significant history of hypertension and cardiovascular disease.The nurse would be most interested in the findings of which laboratory results?

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Low-density lipoproteins (LDLs)transport cholesterol to body cells.Diets high in saturated fats increase LDL circulation in the bloodstream and may result in fatty deposits on vessel walls,causing cardiovascular disease.As a result,LDL is often known as the "bad cholesterol." High-density lipoproteins (HDLs)remove cholesterol from the bloodstream,returning it to the liver,where it is used to produce bile; thus,a high HDL is considered protective against cardiovascular disease.It is often known as the "good cholesterol." Vitamin K is involved in blood clotting.B-complex vitamins' primary function is cellular metabolism.Linolenic acid (omega-3)helps to protect against heart disease but does not indicate cardiovascular disease.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with a Significant