When Discussing Risk Factor Modification for a Patient Who Has

question 34

Multiple Choice

When discussing risk factor modification for a patient who has a 5-cm abdominal aortic aneurysm,the nurse will focus teaching on which patient risk factor?

• A)Male gender
• B)Turner syndrome
• C)Abdominal trauma history
• D)Uncontrolled hypertension

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Definitions:

Denial

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