A nurse is educating a patient regarding arterial insufficiency. The nurse knows the patient has a correct understanding of arterial risk factors by listing the following:

A. Low-fat diet: This reduces the risk of arterial insufficiency, making it incorrect as a risk factor. B. Diabetes mellitus: Diabetes is a significant risk factor due to its effects on vascular health. C. Decreased lipid levels: Lower lipid levels reduce arterial risk, making it incorrect as a risk factor. D. Smoking: Smoking damages blood vessels and increases arterial insufficiency risk. E. Heavy alcohol use: Excessive alcohol consumption contributes to hypertension and cardiovascular disease. F. Physical activity: Physical activity reduces arterial risk, making it incorrect as a risk factor. G. Hypertension: High blood pressure increases arterial insufficiency risk. H. Male: Males have a higher risk of developing arterial insufficiency than females. I. Obesity: Obesity increases the risk of atherosclerosis and arterial insufficiency.