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E. Family history ofCVD

Answer: B, C, E

6. Claire, a 45-year-old client, is suspected of having atherosclerosis, and the nurse would like to have her undergo diagnostic testing that will detect and quantify the amount of calcium in her arteries. Which diagnostic test should the nurse select?

A. Exercise electrocardiogram stress testing

B. Computed tomography of the coronaryvasculature

C. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging

D. Coronary angiography and cardiaccatheterization

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 recommendations should the nurse make to this client? (Select all that apply.)

A. Lose 10 lb

B. Limit sodium intake to 2,400 mg/d

C. Quit smoking

D. Engage in moderate-to-vigorous aerobic physical activity at least 3 to 4 sessions/wk, for 40 minutes per session

E. Increase intake of red meat

Answer: B, C, D

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