Question

A client with newly diagnosed hypertension asks what to do to decrease the risk for related cardiovascular problems. Which risk factor is not modifiable by the client?

Answer 1

Correct/Complete Question:

A client with newly diagnosed hypertension asks how to decrease the risk for related cardiovascular problems. What risk factor is modifiable by the client?

A. Impaired renal function

B. Dyslipidemia

C. Age

D. Family history

Answer:

B, Dyslipidemia

Explanation:

Dyslipidemia is a condition where there are an large amounts of lipids in the blood. Let's simply call these lipids fat albeit there are different types of lipids.

From the above option, Impaired renal function, age, family history are not modifiable as they are inherent. Only Dyslipidemia is not inherent as it is a function of an individual's lifestyle. To avoid fattening or large amounts of lipids in the blood, eating healthy and exercising can help to keep the amount of lipids in check thus ensuring that an individual doesn't have too much fat in the blood which is a trigger for hypertension.

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