A patient has a homocysteine level of 25 mmol/L.Which additional laboratory results should a nurse review to determine if the patient needs nutritional education?
A)Complement C3 and C4
B)Cholesterol and triglyceride levels
C)Serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
D)Urinary sodium

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High levels of homocysteine are associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Reviewing cholesterol and triglyceride levels would help determine if the patient is at increased risk for cardiovascular disease due to dyslipidemia.

A Patient Has a Homocysteine Level of 25 Mmol/L