A Male Patient Had a Lipid Profile Completed at a Community

A male patient had a lipid profile completed at a community health fair and the nurse is reviewing the results with the patient. (See lipid profile results above.) What is the nurse's best response? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } \hline \text { Lipid Profile } & \\\hline \text { Cholesterol } & 225 \mathrm {~g} / \mathrm { dL } \\\hline \text { Triglycerides } & 400 \mathrm { mg } / \mathrm { dL } \\\hline \mathrm { HDL } & 95 \mathrm { mg } / \mathrm { dL } \\\hline \text { LDL } & 140 \mathrm { mg } / \mathrm { dL } \\\hline\end{array}$$

A) The results are outside the acceptable normal values indicating the patient is at increased risk for coronary artery disease (CAD) .
B) The patient's HDL is elevated indicating the patient is at increased risk for coronary artery disease (CAD) .
C) The results are within normal range with the exception of the LDL which is slightly elevated.
D) Triglycerides are elevated therefore the patient is advised to review his fat intake and reduce the amount of unsaturated fat in his diet.