Question

A young adult asks the nurse about the normal cholesterol level. the nurse tells the client that the total cholesterol level should be maintained at less than which value

Answer 1

The total cholesterol level account for the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and the high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and the triglycerides (fats and oils). LDL is also known as the 'bad' cholesterol because it caused blockage of arteries, while HDL are 'good' protein because they reduce the cholesterol build-up. The normal total cholesterol level is less than 200 mg/dL.