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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A lipid profile is likely to be ordered because the child's father died of sudden cardiac death at a relatively young age, which could indicate a genetic predisposition to heart disease or high cholesterol. This test can help assess the child's risk for similar conditions.

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