An older adult patient has been admitted to a medical unit, and the nurse is conducting a comprehensive assessment of the patient in order to plan care appropriately
Which of the nurse's following assessments directly relate to the known risk factors for cardiovascular disease?
Select all that apply.
A) Measuring the patient's random glucose level
B) Assessing the patient's oxygen saturation levels by pulse oximetry
C) Measuring the patient's blood pressure
D) Auscultating the patient's lungs
E) Measuring the patient's temperature orally
A, C
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