When discussing risk factor modification for a 63-year-old patient who has a 5-cm abdominal aortic aneurysm,the nurse will focus discharge teaching on which patient risk factor?

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All of the factors contribute to the patient's risk,but only hypertension can potentially be modified to decrease the patient's risk for further expansion of the aneurysm.

When Discussing Risk Factor Modification for a 63-Year-Old Patient Who