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Which of the Following People Is Most Likely to Develop

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Which of the following people is most likely to develop coronary heart disease at some point in his or her life?


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Colostomy

A surgical procedure that creates an opening in the abdominal wall for waste to exit the body from the colon, bypassing the lower intestine and rectum.

Semi-Fowler's Position

A position where the patient is lying on their back with the head of the bed raised approximately 30 degrees, often used to improve comfort and breathing.

False-Negative

A test result that incorrectly indicates the absence of a condition or disease when it is actually present.

Fecal Occult Blood

A medical test that checks for hidden (occult) blood in the stool, often an early indicator of colorectal cancer.

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