Which Client Has the Greatest Risk for Developing Heart Disease

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which client has the greatest risk for developing heart disease?

• A) A 35-year-old with diabetes mellitus and prehypertension
• B) A 75-year-old with Parkinson's disease and normal blood pressure
• C) A 52-year-old with osteoporosis and stage 1 hypertension
• D) A 68-year-old with stage 2 hypertension and recent myocardial infarction

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