The nurse is planning teaching for a client that focuses on Healthy People 2020 objectives for cardiovascular health. Which modifiable risk factors should the nurse include in this teaching?
1. Age
2. Gender
3. Obesity
4. Smoking
5. Hypertension
Correct Answer: 3, 4, 5
Rationale 1: Age is a nonmodifiable risk factor.
Rationale 2: Gender is a nonmodifiable risk factor.
Rationale 3: Many of the Healthy People 2020 objectives for cardiovascular health relate to modifiable risk factors. Modifiable risk factors include obesity.
Rationale 4: Many of the Healthy People 2020 objectives for cardiovascular health relate to modifiable risk factors. Modifiable risk factors include smoking.
Rationale 5: Many of the Healthy People 2020 objectives for cardiovascular health relate to modifiable risk factors. Modifiable risk factors include hypertension.
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