The nurse is teaching the patient about risk factors for diabetes mellitus. Which of the following risk factors cannot be modified by the patient?
A) Poor control of blood glucose levels
B) Inappropriate foot care
C) Current or recent foot trauma
D) Advanced age
Ans: D
Feedback: Nonmodifiable risk factors are ones that aren't in the patient's ability to change such as advanced age. The patient can exert some control over the other choices.
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