A nurse is examining the characteristics that affect one's health. Which of the following would be of greatest concern to the nurse?
a. Obesity
b. Marital status
c. Health insurance
d. Age
ANS: A
Personal behavior/lifestyle (obesity) has the greatest effect on health. Environmental factors (marital status) and human biology (age) are next followed by the health care system (health in-surance).
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