The population health nurse is reviewing factors that help to identify persons who may have an elevated chance of developing a specific condition, but do not contribute to its development. What information is the nurse reviewing?
1. Tendencies.
2. Risk markers.
3. Predispositions.
4. Familial.
Answer: 2
Explanation: 2. Risk markers are factors that help to identify persons who may have an elevated risk of developing a specific condition, but do not contribute to its development. Familial refers to factors that are found in families. A predisposition refers to a tendency to develop a disease.
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