Which of the following aspects of hyperlipidemia would the nurse practitioner most likely take into account when teaching the patient?

A 55-year-old male who is beginning to take a statin drug for his hypercholesterolemia is discussing cholesterol and its role in health and illness with his nurse practitioner. Which of the following aspects of hyperlipidemia would the nurse practitioner most likely take into account when teaching the patient?

Which of the following short-term and longer-term compensatory mechanisms is least likely to decrease the symptoms of his heart failure?

An 81-year-old male resident of a long-term care facility has a long-standing diagnosis of heart failure. Which of the following short-term and longer-term compensatory mechanisms is least likely to decrease the symptoms of his heart failure?

Which of the following teaching points should the participants try to integrate into their lifestyle after the teaching session?

A nurse practitioner is instructing a group of older adults about the risks associated with high cholesterol. Which of the following teaching points should the participants try to integrate into their lifestyle after the teaching session?

Which of the following consequences should the nurse practitioner be most likely to rule out?

A patient has suffered damage to his pericardium following a motor vehicle accident. Which of the following consequences should the nurse practitioner be most likely to rule out?