NCLEX^® QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Question of the Day – June 15, 2022

June 15, 2022

Which assessment data suggest that the client is at risk for coronary artery disease (CAD)?

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Correct! The answer is number 4

Rationale:

Answer: 4

Rationale: Hypertension, cigarette smoking, and hyperlipidemia are major modifiable risk factors of CAD. Glucose intolerance, obesity, and response to stress are also contributing modifiable factors. Age is a nonmodifiable risk factor. The client’s total cholesterol and blood glucose levels fall just within the normal range.

Additional Info

Level of Cognitive Ability: Analyzing
Client Needs: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Integrated Process: Nursing Process/Data Collection
Content Area: Adult Health: Cardiovascular
Health Problem: Adult Health: Cardiovascular: Coronary Artery Disease

Practice Question Sourced From: Saunders Q & A Review for the NCLEX-PN® Examination, 5th Edition