In Addition to the Risk Posed by Her Recent Pregnancy

question 21

Multiple Choice

In addition to the risk posed by her recent pregnancy, what other risk factor does Ms. Riley-O'Brien have that increases her risk for gallstones?

• A) young age
• B) African-American ethnicity
• C) normal weight
• D) high triglyceride level

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