A 50-year-old woman with elevated total cholesterol and triglyceride levels is visiting the clinic to discuss the laboratory results.The nurse will include patient education on:

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The patient with elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels should be taught about eating a healthy diet that limits the intake of foods high in saturated fats or trans fats.Reducing dietary fats is part of the treatment for this condition.The other responses are not pertinent to her condition.

A 50-Year-Old Woman with Elevated Total Cholesterol and Triglyceride Levels