The nurse is assessing for the presence of genetic related cardiovascular disorders in a patient presenting to an ambulatory clinic. Which of the following is a disorder associated with a genetic abnormality?
A) Heart failure
B) Cardiac tamponade
C) Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
D) Pericardial effusion
Ans: C
Feedback: Several cardiovascular disorders are associated with genetic abnormalities. Such disorders include familial hypercholesterolemia, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, long QT syndrome, hereditary hemochromatosis, and elevated homocysteine levels.
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