The nurse would recommend closer evaluation for coronary artery disease (CAD) to a patient with which history? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Diabetes
2. Hyperlipidemia
3. Positive family history
4. Increased C-reactive protein level
5. hypotension
1,2,3
Rationale 1: Diabetes is a disease condition that contributes to CAD.
Rationale 2: Hyperlipidemia is a disease condition that contributes to CAD.
Rationale 3: Positive family history in some cases is considered a nonmodifiable risk factor for CAD.
Rationale 4: An increased C-reactive protein level is a contributing factor to the development of CAD.
Rationale 5: Hypotension is not associated with the development of CAD.
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