Practice Question
The nurse is providing an educational workshop about coronary artery disease (CAD) and its risk factors. The nurse explains to participants that CAD has many risk factors, some that can be controlled and some that cannot. Which risk factors should the nurse list that can be controlled or modified?
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Correct Answer:
Cholesterol levels, Hypertension, and Smoking
Rationale:
➡️These are modifiable risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD) because they can be improved through lifestyle changes and medical treatment.
➡️Elevated cholesterol contributes to atherosclerotic plaque formation that narrows coronary arteries, reducing blood flow to the heart.
➡️Hypertension causes endothelial damage and increases the heart’s workload, accelerating the development of CAD.
➡️Smoking leads to vasoconstriction, increases platelet aggregation, and reduces oxygen delivery to the myocardium, heightening ischemic risk.
➡️Managing these risk factors through diet modification, medication, exercise, and smoking cessation can significantly reduce CAD progression.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN Custom Exam(s)
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