The nurse is planning to assess an older patient's risk for cardiovascular disease. Which assessment question is priority?

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The nurse is planning to assess an older patient's risk for cardiovascular disease. The priority assessment question is "Are you short of breath at rest?" because shortness of breath at rest is a sign of heart failure, which is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease.

The Nurse Is Planning to Assess an Older Patient's Risk