Given Is a List of Modifiable and Nonmodifiable Risk Factors

question 8

Multiple Choice

Given is a list of modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) .Which one risk factor can be modified by the motivated client?

• A) Age
• B) Race
• C) Gender
• D) Oral contraceptive use

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Definitions:

Airway Compromise

A critical condition where the patient's breathing pathway is obstructed or at risk, necessitating immediate medical intervention.

Electrocardiogram

A test that measures the electrical activity of the heart to identify various heart conditions.

Electrode Sites

Specific locations on the body where electrodes are placed for monitoring physiological electrical activity or administering electrical therapy.

Rubber Straps

Elastic bands made of rubber used in various medical devices and applications for securing or supporting, such as tourniquets or masks.