The nurse is providing care to a female client who is diagnosed with coronary artery disease. The client states to the nurse, "I don't know how this happened." Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) "Women who take oral contraceptives are more likely to develop this disease."
B) "Women who have children later in life often develop this disease"
C) "Women with a history of sexually transmitted infections are more likely to develop this disease."
D) "Women who conceive through the use in in-vitro fertilization are more likely to develop this disease."
Answer: A
Risk factors for coronary artery disease that are unique to women include premature menopause, oral contraceptive use, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Having children later in life, a history of sexually transmitted infections, and the use of in-vitro fertilization do not increase the risk of coronary artery disease for women.
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