A nurse is caring for an adult client who has presented for a scheduled checkup. Which of the following tests would suggest that the client is at risk for cardiac and vascular disease?
A) Test results of levels of sodium and potassium
B) Test results of levels of cholesterol
C) Test results of levels of balanced proteins
D) Test results of levels of calories in each food intake
B
Feedback:
Health care providers test cholesterol and lipoprotein levels to assess clients' risks for cardiac and vascular disease. Levels of protein, calories, or electrolytes are less relevant to the client's risk for cardiac and vascular disease.
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