The nurse informs the patient that the most preventable risk factor for COPD is:
A) Adequate nutrition
B) Regular exercise
C) Exposure to dust and pollen
D) Cigarette smoking
Ans: D
Feedback: The most important risk factor for COPD is cigarette smoking. Nutrition, exercise, and exposure to dust and pollen are not risk factors for COPD.
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