The Nurse Is Interviewing a Client Who Has Recently Been

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse is interviewing a client who has recently been diagnosed with atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries. Which question by the nurse is the priority when determining risk factors for this condition?

• A) "Can you please tell me about the vitamins or supplements that you take?"
• B) "Have you ever been diagnosed with rheumatic fever?"
• C) "Do you smoke or are you exposed to secondhand smoke?"
• D) "Have you ever had a diagnostic test, such as an electrocardiogram, stress test, or echocardiogram, or a surgical procedure for a cardiovascular problem?"

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