The nurse is reviewing data collected for a patient's health history. Which factor should the nurse identify as increasing the patient's risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus?
A. Physical inactivity
B. Low waist-to-hip ratio
C. Blood pressure of 120/70 mmHg
D. Body mass index of 23 kg/m2
Answer: A
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