When Discussing the Effect of a Known Risk Factor on a Patient's

question 21

Multiple Choice

When discussing the effect of a known risk factor on a patient's health,what would the nurse would say?

• A)"It doesn't mean that you'll get the disease,just that the odds are greater for you."
• B)"Now that you know the possibility is there,you can take steps to prevent it."
• C)"This risk factor can be managed by making a change to your lifestyle."
• D)"You're lucky because you have the benefit of being able to do something about it."

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