Risk Factors That Are Not Under the Control of the Individual

question 47

Multiple Choice

Risk factors that are not under the control of the individual, such as age, gender, ethnicity, and family history, are called:

• A) nonmodifiable risk factors.
• B) modifiable risk factors.
• C) controllable risk factors.
• D) unconditioned risk factors.

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Definitions:

Vulnerable

The state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

Age Group

A category of people of similar ages, used in statistics, marketing, and planning to target specific populations.

Inguinal Hernia Repair

A surgical procedure to correct an inguinal hernia, a condition where internal organs bulge through a weak spot in the abdominal muscles near the groin.

Discharge Interventions

Actions and planning undertaken by healthcare providers to prepare a patient for release from a hospital or medical facility, ensuring continuity of care.