ATI RN
ATI Capstone Exam 2 Final Questions
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A nurse is preparing a community health program for adults at risk for cardiovascular disease. Which of the following should the nurse include as a modifiable risk factor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Cigarette smoking. Smoking is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease as individuals can quit smoking to reduce their risk. This is supported by extensive research showing the harmful effects of smoking on the cardiovascular system.
A: Increasing age is a non-modifiable risk factor, as age is a natural process.
C: Family history of cardiac disease is a non-modifiable risk factor, as it is genetic and beyond individual control.
D: Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus is a risk factor, but it is not modifiable. Managing diabetes can reduce the risk of complications but cannot eliminate the underlying condition.
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