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 laboratory tests does the nurse anticipate will be prescribed by the healthcare provider?

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Given the family history of sudden cardiac death, the healthcare provider is likely to prescribe a lipid profile to assess the child's cardiovascular health and determine if there are any risk factors for developing heart disease. A chest x-ray, CBC with differential, or EEG would not be helpful in assessing the child's risk for cardiovascular disease.

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