During a Routine Health Examination, a Client Reports Concern About

question 13

Multiple Choice

During a routine health examination, a client reports concern about her potential for the development of heart disease. During the assessment, the nurse reviews the client's risk factors. Which of the client's risk factors are considered modifiable?

• A) Age, heredity, and weight.
• B) Family history, self-history of diabetes mellitus type 1, and age
• C) Weight, dietary intake, and environmental risks.
• D) Biological characteristics, lifestyle factors, and family history.

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Definitions:

Risk and Return

The principle that potential return on investment rises with an increase in risk. Higher risk is associated with the greater probability of higher return and vice versa.

Moral Hazard

The tendency of a person who is imperfectly monitored to engage in dishonest or otherwise undesirable behavior.

Diversification

An investment strategy that minimizes risk by allocating assets among various financial instruments, industries, or other categories.

Market Risk

Risk that affects all companies in the stock market.