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A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about risk factors for heart disease. Which of the following risk factors is modifiable? (Select All that Apply.) 

A.

Family history

B.

Sedentary Lifestyle

C.

Smoking

D.

Diabetes

Question Solution

Correct Answer : B,C,D,E

A. Family history is a non-modifiable risk factor as it cannot be changed or controlled.  

 

B. A sedentary lifestyle is a modifiable risk factor; increasing physical activity can reduce the risk of heart disease.  

 

C. Smoking is a modifiable risk factor; quitting smoking can significantly decrease the risk of heart disease. 

 

D. Diabetes can be managed and controlled through lifestyle changes and medication, making it a modifiable risk factor. 

 

E. Hypertension is also a modifiable risk factor; it can be managed through diet, exercise, and medication.  


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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. A cooling blanket is not typically needed unless there is a fever or postoperative temperature dysregulation, which is not a standard intervention in this case.

B. Monitoring daily weight is essential following valve replacement to detect fluid retention or heart failure, which can indicate compromised cardiac function.

C. Opioid medications may be necessary, but they should be prescribed according to the client’s pain needs rather than a routine intervention.

D. PTT levels are usually monitored for clients on anticoagulants, but since the client has a biologic valve, anticoagulation therapy is not always required as with mechanical valves.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Gelatin allergies are not directly related to cardiac catheterization procedures, as iodine-based contrast media is typically used.

B. A yeast allergy is unrelated to the contrast dye or materials used in the procedure.

C. Egg allergies may be relevant to some medications or vaccines, but they are not typically a concern in cardiac catheterization.

D. Shellfish allergies are important because clients with shellfish allergies may also react to iodine-based contrast dyes commonly used in cardiac catheterization procedures.

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