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.) What is the nurse's best response? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | }
\hline \text { Lipid Profile } & \
\hline \text { Cholesterol } & 225 \mathrm {~g} / \mathrm { dL } \
\hline \text { Triglycerides } & 400 \mathrm { mg } / \mathrm { dL } \
\hline \text { HDL } & 95 \mathrm { mg } / \mathrm { dL } \
\hline \text { LDL } & 140 \mathrm { mg } / \mathrm { dL } \
\hline
\end{array}$$

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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.) What is the nurse's best response? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | } 
\hline \text { Lipid Profile } & \
\hline \text { Cholesterol } & 225 \mathrm {~g} / \mathrm { dL } \
\hline \text { Triglycerides } & 400 \mathrm { mg } / \mathrm { dL } \
\hline \text { HDL } & 95 \mathrm { mg } / \mathrm { dL } \
\hline \text { LDL } & 140 \mathrm { mg } / \mathrm { dL } \
\hline
\end{array}$$

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The nurse's best response is A, "The results for cholesterol, triglycerides, and LDL are outside the acceptable normal values." This is based on the lipid profile results provided. The patient's cholesterol is elevated, their triglycerides are significantly elevated, and their LDL is also elevated, all of which are outside the acceptable normal values. While the HDL is elevated, indicating a lower risk for lipid-associated illness, the concerning results warrant further discussion and potential treatment. The statement "The LDL is too low" is incorrect as the LDL value is actually elevated, not low. The statement "The results are within normal range" is also incorrect based on the lipid profile results.

A Male Patient Had a Lipid Profile Completed at a Community