A middle-aged patient, with a strong family history of early death from occlusive coronary disease, has computed tomography (CT)for cardiac scoring with a score of 210 reported.Based on this score, which patient teaching should the nurse plan?
A)Lifestyle modifications to manage weight, promote activity, and control blood lipids
B)Preoperative instructions for cardiac bypass surgery
C)Preparation for cardiac catheterization and immediate stent placement
D)Reinforcement of current lifestyle patterns to maintain a healthy cardiac score

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A cardiac CT score of 210 indicates a high risk for coronary artery disease, particularly with a strong family history. Therefore, the nurse should plan patient teaching on lifestyle modifications to manage weight, promote activity, and control blood lipids to reduce the risk of further cardiovascular events. Preoperative instructions for cardiac bypass surgery or preparation for cardiac catheterization and stent placement may be necessary in some cases, but this would depend on a comprehensive assessment of the patient's clinical status and should be determined by the healthcare provider. Reinforcement of current lifestyle patterns would not be appropriate given the high cardiac score and family history.

A Middle-Aged Patient, with a Strong Family History of Early