During the focused interview, which client statements indicate an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease?
1. "I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism about 5 years ago."
2. "My doctor always tells me when I come in that my blood pressure is low."
3. "I know my grandmother had diabetes, but every time it has been checked mine has been normal."
4. "My total cholesterol has always been around 170."
Correct Answer: 1
Hypothyroidism may increase the client's risk for developing cardiovascular disease. Hypertension, not hypotension, is associated with the development of cardiovascular disease. Normal serum glucose levels indicate that the client does not currently have diabetes and so this client's risk is not necessarily increased. The client's total cholesterol level is within normal limits. High cholesterol levels would increase the client's risk for developing cardiovascular disease.
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