A 52-year-old obese male patient who is admitted with elevated triglycerides and a history of smoking two packs of cigarettes a day for 20 years asks about his risk for coronary artery disease. What information should the nurse provide?

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Based on the patient's history of smoking for 20 years and elevated triglycerides, he is at risk for coronary artery disease. While obesity is also a risk factor for coronary artery disease, it can be modified through lifestyle changes such as exercise and healthy eating habits. Therefore, the patient does not possess all nonmodifiable risk factors for coronary artery disease.

A 52-Year-Old Obese Male Patient Who Is Admitted with Elevated