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CSC Cardiac Nursing Subspecialty

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Which of the following factors puts an individual at increased risk of atherosclerotic disease?
  1. Increased physical activity, low body mass index, decreased low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol
  2. Increased low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, decreased high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, obesity, lack of physical activity
  3. Family history of atherosclerotic disease, increased high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol
  4. Obesity, low triglyceride levels
Explanation
Answer: B - Factors that can increase an individual’s risk for atherosclerosis include elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, decreased high-density lipoprotein (HDL) obesity, and lack of physical activity. Elevated triglyceride levels, high blood pressure, and history of smoking are also risk factors.
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