Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is reinforcing teaching of a female client who has a family history of type 2 diabetes mellitus.The nurse should include which of the following risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes mellitus in the teaching?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Sedentary lifestyle. This is a risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes mellitus, which can increase the risk by reducing physical activity, which improves insulin sensitivity and lowers blood glucose levels.