Chen, a 78-year-old male has a long history of cardiovascular disease. Recently, he has developed “blue lines” bilaterally, distal to the knees. He is worried that this could be a sign of another heart attack or something similar, so he decides to seek treatment. His physician notes that Chen’s right leg has twisted bulging veins that are blue in color. His left leg has lighter-colored blue lines that are not raised from the surface of the skin. Chen reports that his right leg hurts, especially during and after exercise.   Chen reports that his father had varicose veins. Chen reports that he is mostly sedentary and spends a lot of time watching TV or playing board/card games. His BMI is 24, BP is 130/78, and pulse is 68.   Which part of Chen’s medical information is most likely NOT a risk factor for varicose veins?   Body mass index   Sedentary lifestyle   Family history   Cardiovascular disease

Complete Textbook Of Phlebotomy
5th Edition
ISBN:9781337464314
Author:Hoeltke
Publisher:Hoeltke
Chapter3: Basic Human Anatomy And Physiology
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1CT
icon
Related questions
Question

Chen, a 78-year-old male has a long history of cardiovascular disease. Recently, he has developed “blue lines” bilaterally, distal to the knees. He is worried that this could be a sign of another heart attack or something similar, so he decides to seek treatment. His physician notes that Chen’s right leg has twisted bulging veins that are blue in color. His left leg has lighter-colored blue lines that are not raised from the surface of the skin. Chen reports that his right leg hurts, especially during and after exercise.

 

Chen reports that his father had varicose veins. Chen reports that he is mostly sedentary and spends a lot of time watching TV or playing board/card games. His BMI is 24, BP is 130/78, and pulse is 68.

  1.  
  2. Which part of Chen’s medical information is most likely NOT a risk factor for varicose veins?

     
    1. Body mass index

       
    2. Sedentary lifestyle

       
    3. Family history

       
    4. Cardiovascular disease

       
       
Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 3 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Cell differentiation
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, nursing and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Complete Textbook Of Phlebotomy
Complete Textbook Of Phlebotomy
Biology
ISBN:
9781337464314
Author:
Hoeltke
Publisher:
Cengage
Basic Clinical Laboratory Techniques 6E
Basic Clinical Laboratory Techniques 6E
Biology
ISBN:
9781133893943
Author:
ESTRIDGE
Publisher:
Cengage