A diabetic 68-year-old female patient arrives at the clinic with a history of smoking, hypertension, family history of cardiac disease, COPD, and infrequent exercise
The nurse identifies which of these as the most significant risk factors for peripheral arterial disease (PAD)? 1. COPD and family history of cardiac disease
2. Age and gender
3. Sedentary lifestyle and diabetes
4. Hypertension and smoking
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Rationale 1: COPD and a family history of cardiac disease are not the patient's most significant risk factors for PAD.
Rationale 2: Age over 70 and male gender are slightly more significant risk factors for PAD.
Rationale 3: A sedentary lifestyle is not one of the most significant risk factors for PAD. Diabetes is significant.
Rationale 4: Hypertension and smoking, along with diabetes, are the top risk factors for developing PAD.
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