Reference no: EM134042221
Assignment:
At the appointment 2 weeks later, Mr. Covington learns that his
• total cholesterol level is 210 mg/dL, his LDL level is 140 mg/dL,
• and his triglyceride level is 160 mg/dL. He has lost several
• pounds during the 2 weeks, bringing his BMI to 28.1. Diet teaching is reinforced,
• and he is strongly urged to begin a walking program of 10 minutes per day, increasing at the rate of 1 minute per day each week. The primary care provider schedules an appointment to see Mr. Covington again in 3 months.
• What could be the reason why Mr. Covington's amount of edema is different on each leg?
• What do Mr. Covington's laboratory results indicate?
• Why is a walking program prescribed for Mr. Covington?