Which data collected by the nurse during the health history of an older adult patient increases the risk for heart disease?

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Cigarette smoking is a major risk factor for heart disease in older adults as well as for other chronic diseases. Dependent edema may indicate heart failure, but it is not a direct risk factor for heart disease. Diabetes insipidus is a hormonal disorder affecting the kidneys that does not increase the risk for heart disease. Diminished hearing may affect the patient's quality of life, but it is not a risk factor for heart disease.

Which Data Collected by the Nurse During the Health History