The physician has ordered an hs-CRP drawn on his patient. The results of the test are 1.75 mg/dL. The nurse would know that this patient has what risk for CVD?
A) High
B) Moderate
C) Low
D) None
Ans: B
Feedback: People with high levels of hs-CRP (3.0 mg/dL or greater) are at greatest risk for CVD compared to people with moderate (1.0 to 3.0 mg/dL) or low (less than 1.0 mg/dL) levels of hs-CRP. Options A, C, and D are incorrect.
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