The nurse is evaluating a 68-year-old client. Health conditions that may affect the aging process include:

1. Diet
2. Genetics
3. Living in the city
4. Living in a cold climate


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Rationale: Health conditions refers to the way a person has taken care of his or her body healthy dietary habits lead to stronger heart, lungs, circulation, metabolism, and elimination

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