A nonmodifiable risk factor for lung disease is
a. Allergies.
b. Smoking.
c. Stress.
d. Asbestos exposure.
ANS: A
A nonmodifiable risk factor is one the patient has no control over. The patient can manage her allergies but cannot control her immune-mediated responses. Smoking, stress, and asbestos exposure are all modifiable risk factors.
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