A Client Wants to Know the Difference Between Good and Bad

A client wants to know the difference between good and bad cholesterol. What should the nurse respond to this client?

A) Good cholesterol builds fat stores that can be used for energy if needed by the body, whereas bad cholesterol has no real purpose
B) Bad cholesterol causes a buildup of adipose tissue in the abdomen and can lead to heart attacks but good cholesterol is used by the body to produce energy
C) Good cholesterol is needed by the body to build cell walls and other functions, whereas bad cholesterol builds up in blood vessels and causes cardiovascular disease
D) Bad cholesterol is difficult to absorb in the intestines and ends up being eliminated in the stool with little nutritional value but good cholesterol is used to build cell walls