The Nurse Is Teaching a Patient About Modifiable Risk Factors

question 25

Multiple Choice

The nurse is teaching a patient about modifiable risk factors for cholelithiasis. Which specific factors would the nurse discuss?. Select all that apply.

• A) Age
• B) Obesity
• C) Alternating rapid weight loss with rapid regaining of the weight
• D) Family history
• E) Elevated serum cholesterol

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