What is the nursing intervention for hyperlipidemia?

Answer 1

Instruct on various lifestyle changes such as increased fiber in diet, exercise, weight loss, nutritional counseling, adequate management and control of additional co morbidities such as glucose control with Diabetes, blood pressure control with dx of HTN, adherence with medication regimen as prescribed such as use of statins and additional recommended supplements such as fish oils, omega 3's, close monitoring of lipid levels /coordination of patient care with physician and ensure appropriate patient follow up with MD appts.