The following are risk factors for cardiovascular disease. One of the risk factors is modifiable; the remaining risk factors are nonmodifiable. Which risk factor can be modified by the motivated client?

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The only modifiable risk factor listed is oral contraceptives. A client can change the type of contraceptive she is using but not her age, race, or gender. Age, race, and gender cannot be modified.

The Following Are Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease