Claire, a 45-year-old client, is suspected of having atherosclerosis, and the nurse would like to have her undergo diagnostic testing that will detect and quantify the amount of calcium in her arteries. Which diagnostic test should the nurse select?

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Computed tomography (CT) of the coronary vasculature, specifically coronary artery calcium scoring, is a non-invasive method that can detect and quantify the amount of calcium in the coronary arteries, which is a marker of atherosclerosis.

Claire, a 45-Year-Old Client, Is Suspected of Having Atherosclerosis, and the Nurse