A nursing student learns about modifiable risk factors for coronary artery disease. Which factors does this include? (Select all that apply.)
a. Age
b. Hypertension
c. Obesity
d. Smoking
e. Stress
ANS: B, C, D, E
Hypertension, obesity, smoking, and excessive stress are all modifiable risk factors for coronary artery disease. Age is a nonmodifiable risk factor.
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