Which statement explaining the relationship of body weight to acute coronary syndrome (ACS) should the nurse include when presenting a healthy heart program to a community group?
1. Excessive weight will result in a decrease in low-density lipoproteins (LDL) that is linked to ACS.
2. Extra weight can lead to diabetes insipidus that will increase the risk for ACS.
3. Losing as little as 5% of one's body weight will significantly lower the risk for ACS.
4. Obesity, a BMI of greater than 30, increases the risk for ACS.
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Rationale 1: Excessive weight will increase low-density lipoproteins.
Rationale 2: Extra weight can lead to the development of diabetes mellitus.
Rationale 3: A weight loss of 10% has been shown to improve risk for ACS.
Rationale 4: Increased weight increases the risk for diabetes mellitus and decreased HDL, which are both risk factors for ACS.
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