Medical Surgical NCLEX RN

A 58-year-old female with a family history of CAD is being seen for the annual physical examination. Fasting lab test results include: Total cholesterol 198; LDL cholesterol 120; HDL cholesterol 58; Triglycerides 148; Blood sugar 102; and C-reactive protein (CRP) 4.2. The health care provider informs the client that she will be started on a statin medication and aspirin. The client asks the nurse why she needs to take these medications. Which is the best response by the nurse?

A. The labs indicate severe hyperlipidemia and the medications will lower your LDL, along with a low-fat diet.'

B. The triglycerides are elevated and will be lowered to normal with these medications.'

C. The CRP is elevated indicating inflammation seen in cardiovascular disease, which can be lowered by the medications ordered.'

D. The medications are not indicated since your lab values are all normal.'

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