The Nurse Is Screening Older Adults for the Risk of Developing

The nurse is screening older adults for the risk of developing heart disease. Which patient is at greatest risk?

A) 45-year-old patient with decreased cholesterol levels and normal body weight
B) 50-year-old patient with a history of smoking for 5 years; quit 10 years ago
C) 65-year-old patient with a history of diabetes mellitus and hypertension
D) 70-year-old patient who exercises two times per week and is 5 pounds over ideal body weight