When developing a teaching plan for a 61-yr-old patient with multiple risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD),the nurse should focus primarily on the

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Because family history,gender,and age are nonmodifiable risk factors,the nurse should focus on the patient's LDL level. Decreases in LDL will help reduce the patient's risk for developing CAD.

When Developing a Teaching Plan for a 61-Yr-Old Patient with Multiple