The nurse who is teaching about cardiovascular disease promotes cessation of cigarette smoking and healthy lifestyle, diet, and exercise to correct cholesterol abnormalities
In addition, the nurse explains that there are two modifiable conditions that have been cited as major risk factors for CAD and its complications. These two conditions receive much attention in health promotion and control. They are:
A) Obesity and hypertension
B) Diabetes mellitus and hypertension
C) Bradycardia and hypertension
D) Depression and hypertension
Ans: B
Feedback: Four modifiable risk factors have been cited as major risk factors for CAD and its complications. They are cholesterol abnormalities, cigarette smoking, diabetes, and hypertension. As a result, they receive much attention in health promotion programs. Early detection of hypertension and adherence to a therapeutic regimen can prevent serious consequences. Proper control of diabetes mellitus has also been shown to reduce CAD.
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