NCLEX^® QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Question of the Week – February 22, 2023

February 22, 2023

Which laboratory value identified during data collection should the nurse stress as being most important for a client to modify to lessen the risk for coronary artery disease (CAD)?

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Correct! The answer is number 3

Rationale:

Answer: 3

Rationale: LDLs are the “bad” lipoproteins. LDL levels, along with cholesterol levels, have a higher associative and predictive value for CAD than triglyceride levels. In addition, HDLs are inversely associated with the risk of CAD. Lipase is a digestive enzyme that breaks down ingested fats in the gastrointestinal tract.

Level of Cognitive Ability: Analyzing

Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance

Integrated Process: Nursing Process/Data Collection

Content Area: Adult Health: Cardiovascular

Health Problem: Adult Health: Cardiovascular: Coronary Artery Disease

Practice Question Sourced From: Evolve Resources for Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination, 5th Edition