The nurse is presenting a class on risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Which of these are considered modifiable risk factors for MI? Select all that apply
a. Ethnicity
b. Abnormal lipids
c. Smoking
d. Gender
e. Hypertension
f.
Diabetes
g.
Family history
ANS: B, C, E, F
Nine modifiable risk factors for MI, as identified by a recent study, include abnormal lipids, smoking, hypertension, diabetes, abdominal obesity, psychosocial factors, consumption of fruits and vegetables, alcohol use, and regular physical activity.
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