An older client asks a nurse in the cardiology practice, "What is the ideal number that my cholesterol levels should be? I am confused by all of the different numbers." The nurse formulates a response based on what recent guidelines from the American Heart Association?

A. Different recommendations for individuals aged 65–74, 75–84, and over age 85. The AHA does not stratify cholesterol targets strictly by age bands. B. A total serum cholesterol level below 100. A total cholesterol level below 100 is not standard; that number more likely refers to LDL cholesterol in high-risk individuals. C. A total serum cholesterol level over 200. A total cholesterol above 200 is considered high, not ideal. D. That recommendations must be individualized to each patient. According to recent AHA guidelines, cholesterol goals are personalized based on overall cardiovascular risk, not age alone. Factors include history of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, smoking, and LDL levels.