When discussing risk factor modification for a 60-year-old patient who has a 4-cm abdominal aortic aneurysm, the nurse will focus patient teaching on which of these patient risk factors?

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

When Discussing Risk Factor Modification for a 60-Year-Old Patient Who