Pn fundamentals 2023
Pn fundamentals 2023 ( 55 Questions)
A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing data from a client's medical record. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease?
Orthostatic hypotension is not a direct risk factor for cardiovascular disease, though it can be related to other health issues.
Type 1 diabetes mellitus increases the risk for cardiovascular disease due to chronic hyperglycemia, which can damage blood vessels over time.
Osteoporosis is a risk for bone health but is not a cardiovascular risk factor.
A BMI of 24 is within the normal range and does not pose a cardiovascular risk.
A. Orthostatic hypotension is not a direct risk factor for cardiovascular disease, though it can be related to other health issues.
B. Type 1 diabetes mellitus increases the risk for cardiovascular disease due to chronic hyperglycemia, which can damage blood vessels over time.
C. Osteoporosis is a risk for bone health but is not a cardiovascular risk factor.
D. A BMI of 24 is within the normal range and does not pose a cardiovascular risk.