Develop a Nursing Care Plan for Hyperlipidemia

Hyperlipidemia is a condition that causes the blood to become too fatty. It can also increase your risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Typically, the best way to manage hyperlipidemia is to lower cholesterol levels, which will improve health outcomes. But in some cases, hyperlipidemia is more complicated, requiring medications and lifestyle changes. Nurses must be able to recognize the complications of hyperlipidemia, and create a plan for nursing care to assist the patient.