In advising a client with higher levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDLs) in proportion to low-density lipoproteins (LDLs), the nurse would suggest that the client
A) consult the physician for an anticholesterol prescription.
B) initiate a moderate exercise program.
C) is less likely to develop CHD.
D) should consider a reduced-fat diet.

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People with high levels of HDLs in proportion to LDLs are at less risk for CHD than those with a low HDL/LDL ratio. High concentrations of HDL seem to protect against the development of CHD.

In Advising a Client with Higher Levels of High-Density Lipoproteins