Upon completing a history, the nurse finds that a patient has risk factors for lung disease. How should the nurse interpret this finding?

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The presence of risk factors does not mean that a disease will develop, but risk factors increase the chances that the individual will experience a particular disease or dysfunction. Control of risk factors does not guarantee that a disease will not develop. However, risk factor modification can assist patients in adopting activities to promote health and decrease risks of illness.

Upon Completing a History, the Nurse Finds That a Patient