Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
When teaching a client about the benefit of decreasing cholesterol in the diet, which explanation should the nurse provide about the action of high density lipids (HDL)?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
HDL is known as 'good' cholesterol because it facilitates reverse cholesterol transport: it removes excess cholesterol from peripheral tissues (including arterial walls) and transports it back to the liver for excretion in bile. This reduces atherosclerosis risk. Option A describes LDL, B/are incorrect mechanisms.