The nurse is providing health education for a group of clients with type 2 diabetes. Which of the following risk factors should be included in the teaching plan?
1. Overweight
2. Family history
3. Sedentary lifestyle
4. Picky eater
5. Large hip-to-abdomen ratio
1. Overweight
2. Family history
3. Sedentary lifestyle
Rationale: Overweight. The typical risks for developing type 2 diabetes include being overweight. Family history. The typical risks for developing type 2 diabetes include family members with diabetes. Sedentary lifestyle. The typical risks for developing type 2 diabetes include a sedentary lifestyle. Picky eater. There is no indication that being a picky eater is related to diabetes. Large hip-to-abdomen ratio. The diabetic is typically apple shaped, with a larger abdomen-to-hip ratio.
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