Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
A nurse is giving a presentation to a community group about preventing atherosclerosis. Which of the following should the nurse include as a modifiable risk factor for this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
Correct answer
A,B,C,D
Rationale
Smoking, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and obesity are all modifiable through lifestyle changes or medical management, reducing atherosclerosis risk. Genetic predisposition is non-modifiable.