The mother of a 12-year-old child informs the nurse that the child's father died from sudden cardiac death at 44 years old. Which of these laboratory tests should the nurse anticipate the physician to order?

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With a family history of sudden cardiac death at a relatively young age, the physician may order a lipid profile to assess the child's risk for cardiovascular disease. High levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood may contribute to the development of atherosclerosis and increase the risk for sudden cardiac death. Chest x-rays, CBC with differential, and EEGs are not typically ordered in response to a family history of sudden cardiac death.

The Mother of a 12-Year-Old Child Informs the Nurse That