The client brings the results of recent cholesterol screening with him to see the nurse. The client is confused about what the results mean and asks what the total cholesterol number should be. Which of the following statements could the nurse make about interpreting the results of the cholesterol screening test?
a.Total blood cholesterol should not exceed 150 mg/dl
b.Total cholesterol should not exceed 200 mg/dl
c.Total cholesterol should not exceed 150 mg/ml
d.Total cholesterol should not exceed 200 mg/ml