Which of the following is the most important question to ask during cardiovascular health history?
A. Number of offspring
B. Last physical examination
C. Sudden death of a family member
D. Use of caffeine
ANS: C
The sudden death of a family member is an important question to ask in the health history because it reveals the cardiovascular disease risk of the patient. Sudden death is usually due to an acute cardiovascular event, such as myocardial infarction, cardiac dysrhythmia, or stroke.
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