A registered nurse is teaching a nursing student about the diagnostic tests for cardiovascular diseases. Which statement made by the student nurse indicates effective learning?

1. "An elevated, high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) indicates the client is at a low risk for developing atherosclerosis."
2. "Hypohomocysteinemia places clients at a risk for developing atherosclerosis."
3. "Hypothyroidism is a risk factor for atherosclerosis."
4. None of the above


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