6. Claire, a 45-year-old client, is suspected of having atherosclerosis, and the nurse would like to have her
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B. Computed tomography of the coronary vasculature
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D. Coronary angiography and cardiac catheterization Answer: B
7. The nurse takes a blood pressure reading of a 52-year-old client, Hazel, and finds that it is 144/96 mmHg. Hazel has a body mass index (BMI) of 18, smokes, and is sedentary. Which of the following lifestyle
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E. Increase intake of red meat Answer: B, C, D 8. Maisie, a 78-year-old client, reports feeling tightness and pain in her chest that occurs when she climbs
