A 45 year old non-diabetic, Caucasian male patient’s lipid p…

A 45 year old non-diabetic, Caucasian male patient’s lipid profile results are sent to the family nurse practitioner with levels as follows:  total cholesterol = 287mmol/L; HDL=30 mg/dL; and LDL=165 mg/dL.  Patient has no other cardiovascular risk factors.  You calculate his ASCVD risk at 7.9%. What would be the next best step for this patient’s care plan?