A Middle-Aged Patient, with a Strong Family History of Early

Multiple Choice

A middle-aged patient, with a strong family history of early death from occlusive coronary disease, has computed tomography (CT) for cardiac scoring with a score of 210 reported.Based on this score, which patient teaching should the nurse plan?

A) Lifestyle modifications to manage weight, promote activity, and control blood lipids
B) Preoperative instructions for cardiac bypass surgery
C) Preparation for cardiac catheterization and immediate stent placement
D) Reinforcement of current lifestyle patterns to maintain a healthy cardiac score