Which of the following conditions is least likely to contribute to an increased risk of stroke?
A. hyperlipidemia
B. diabetes mellitus
C. Crohn's disease
D. hypertension
Answer: C. Crohn's disease
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The nurse caring for a patient with hemodynamic monitoring would collaborate with a physician colleague to implement which intervention?
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a. "The treatment decreases blood flow to the tumor and it dies." b. "A virus is injected into the tumor and then it can't grow." c. "The cancer cell's nucleus is destroyed and the cell shrivels." d. "Photosensitizers are introduced into the cells so lasers can kill them."
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false