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Title: The nurse is reviewing the history of a client who has been diagnosed with hypertension. When ...
Post by: hannah20082 on Jan 18, 2018
The nurse is reviewing the history of a client who has been diagnosed with hypertension. When planning care for the client, which risk factor is nonmodifiable? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Weight
  B) Age
  C) Family history
  D) Sedentary lifestyle
  E) History of type 1 diabetes


Title: The nurse is reviewing the history of a client who has been diagnosed with hypertension. When ...
Post by: jhnioghiugi on Jan 18, 2018
Ans: B, C, E
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Nonmodifiable risk factors are those elements of the client's history that cannot be changed. Age, family history, and a diagnosis of diabetes are permanent factors and cannot be modified. Weight and level of activity can be changed.