During a routine health examination, a client reports concern about her potential for the development of heart disease. During the assessment, the nurse reviews the client's risk factors
Which of the client's risk factors are considered modifiable?
1. Age, heredity, and weight.
2. Family history, self-history of diabetes mellitus type 1, and age
3. Weight, dietary intake, and environmental risks.
4. Biological characteristics, lifestyle factors, and family history.
Correct Answer: 3
Risk factors that can be controlled by client action are termed modifiable. Those risk factors which cannot be changed by the client, such as age, heredity, genetic factors, certain health conditions, and biological characteristics, are called non-modifiable factors.
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A) pain location B) medication history C) occupation history D) characteristics of the cough
Which of the following is not part of a correctly written nursing order?
a. date c. action verb b. age of client d. signature
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1. try tart foods or drinks like lemonade or salty foods like potato chips. 2. drink plenty of fluids early in the day. 3. brush her teeth immediately after eating. 4. never snack before bedtime.