In teaching a group of adolescents, the nurse discusses risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women, including: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Being over 55 and postmenopausal.
2. Using cigarettes and tobacco.
3. Being overweight.
4. Having a low cholesterol level.
5. Having an active lifestyle.
1,2,3
Rationale 1: Being over the age of 55 and postmenopausal increases the risk of CVD.
Rationale 2: The use of cigarettes and tobacco increases the risk of CVD.
Rationale 3: Being overweight or obese increases the risk of CVD.
Rationale 4: Having a low cholesterol decreases the risk of CVD.
Rationale 5: Having an active lifestyle decreases the risk of CVD.
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What will be an ideal response?