The nurse recognizes that which factor in a patient's history increases the risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM)?
1. Body mass index of 23
2. Blood pressure of 130/80
3. Physical inactivity
4. Low waist-to-hip ratio
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Rationale 1: Having a body mass index over 25 increases the risk of developing type 2 DM.
Rationale 2: Blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or above places the patient at risk for type 2 DM.
Rationale 3: Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for type 2 DM.
Rationale 4: A high waist-to-hip ratio is a risk factor for type 2 DM.
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