After completing an assessment, the nurse is concerned that a middle-aged patient is at risk for having a disability later in life. What did the nurse assess in this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. High blood pressure
2. Plays golf 3 times a week
3. Smokes 1 pack per day for 25 years
4. History of lower back pain
5. Works as a fork lift operator
1,3,4
Rationale: Atherosclerosis is considered one of the most common causes of disability in the United States. High blood pressure can be caused by atherosclerotic changes in the arteries.
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