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The nurse assesses the following risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD) in a male patient. Which factors are classified as genetic and physiological? (Select all that apply.) a. Sedentary lifestyle b. Father died from CAD at age 50 c. History of hypertension d. Eats diet high in sodium e. Elevated cholesterol level f. Age is 44 years

   The nurse assesses the following risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD) in a male patient. Which factors are classified as genetic and physiological? (Select all that apply.)
a. Sedentary lifestyle
b. Father died from CAD at age 50
c. History of hypertension
d. Eats diet high in sodium
e. Elevated cholesterol level
f. Age is 44 years

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Fundamentals of Nursing

Fundamentals of Nursing

Amy Hall, Anne… 8th Edition

Chapter 6, Problem 14

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Sedentary lifestyle - This is a physiological risk factor as it is related to the patient's behavior and lifestyle choices. b. Father died from CAD at age 50 - This is a genetic risk factor as it indicates a family history of CAD. c. History of hypertension - This Show more…

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The nurse assesses the following risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD) in a male patient. Which factors are classified as genetic and physiological? (Select all that apply.) a. Sedentary lifestyle b. Father died from CAD at age 50 c. History of hypertension d. Eats diet high in sodium e. Elevated cholesterol level f. Age is 44 years

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