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go.lag

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A patient who is planning a diet questions the nurse about the role of sugar in the development of heart disease. What response by the nurse is most appropriate?
 
  A) Salt and not sugar is a dietary culprit in the development of cardiovascular disease.
  B) Sugar is associated with the development of diabetes and not cardiovascular disease.
  C) Increased intake of sugar is associated with elevated cholesterol levels.
  D) The only way that sugar will cause heart disease is if you gain too much weight.

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing the history of a patient who has been diagnosed with hypertension. When planning care for the patient, which of the following risk factors are nonmodifiable? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Weight
  B) Age
  C) Family history
  D) Sedentary lifestyle
  E) History of type 1 diabetes


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alexisweber49

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: C

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C, E


go.lag

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!

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