You are presenting a research report to your nursing class on stroke. What could you say that research suggests may lower the risk of stroke in women who are at high risk?
A) Eat a low-carbohydrate diet.
B) Drink no more than one cup of coffee daily.
C) Take low-dose aspirin daily.
D) Take low-dose anticoagulants daily.
Ans: C
Feedback: Research findings suggest that low-dose aspirin may lower the risk of stroke in women who are at risk. Low-carbohydrate diets, coffee, and anticoagulants do not lower the risk of stroke in women who are at risk.
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