The Nurse Is Teaching a Patient About Modifiable Risk Factors

question 24

Multiple Choice

The nurse is teaching a patient about modifiable risk factors for cholelithiasis. Which of these statements, if made by the patient would indicate the patient has the correct understanding of modifiable risk factors? Select all that apply.

• A)age
• B)obesity
• C)alternating weight loss and gain
• D)family history
• E)elevated serum cholesterol

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