RZ is 47 years old with type 2 diabetes and hypertension with a UACR of 199 mg/g. RZ takes metformin 1000 mg BID, plus lisinopril 20mg daily. RZ most recent LDL Cholesterol was 130 mg/dL. The provider writes an order for DASH meal planning education and initiation of atorvastatin 40mg.
Based on the most recent ADA Standards, what is the LDL Cholesterol target for RZ?
- LDL less than 100 mg/dL.
- Lower LDL by 30%.
- LDL target of 65 mg/dL or less.
- Determine LDL target based on ASCVD calculations.
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