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1. Discuss any three risk factors associated with the development of cardiovascular diseases.

Do not just list the risk factor. You need to actually note each factor and discuss how each risk factor is a risk factor.

2. For any one of these risk factors, discuss what the advanced practice nurse includes in the educational plan for the patient who has yet to develop heart disease.

Complete 1 AND 2 above

Make sure you adopt an integrated approach to assess your patient's needs. Your focus here is on primary prevention.

Possible headings for your post: (APA headings are required for scholarly writing and APA is worth 10 points on the forum grading criteria)

Discussion of 3 Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Disease

Educational Plan for 1 Risk Factor In A Client Who Has Not Developed Heart Disease (Primary Prevention)

Be sure to include a detailed educational plan and share your educational resources that will be utilized within the plan.