Practice Question
A male client reports that he recently experienced an episode of chest pressure and breathlessness when he was jogging. The client expresses concern because both of his deceased parents had heart disease and his father had diabetes. He lives with his partner, is a vegetarian, and takes atenolol which maintains his blood pressure at 130/74 mm Hg. Which risk factor(s) should the nurse explore further with the client? Select all that apply.
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
History of hypertension.
Rationale:
🔷 History of hypertension
Hypertension is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular events. Even if blood pressure is controlled with medication, the underlying condition still increases cardiac risk and warrants ongoing management and lifestyle counseling.
🔷 Family health history
Having first-degree relatives with heart disease and diabetes significantly elevates this client’s risk of developing cardiovascular issues. Genetics, especially in early-onset disease or multiple family members affected, plays a strong role in cardiac risk.
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This question is from RN HESI Exit~2025 Exam 1 which contains 89 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: HESI-Exit Exam(s)
- Domain: HESI Exit Exam(s)~2025
- Answer Choices: 5
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