A 20-year-old has been admitted to a rehabilitation center after hospital treatment for an ischemic stroke. Which of the following aspects of the client's history would be considered to have contributed to his stroke? Select all that apply. The client
A)
is an African American male.
B)
takes iron supplements for the treatment of chronic anemia.
C)
blood pressure has historically been in the range of 150s/90s.
D)
was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 8 years ago.
E)
takes corticosteroids for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Ans:
A, C, D
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African American race, male gender, hypertension, and diabetes are all well-documented risk factors for stroke. Anemia, autoimmune disorders like rheumatoid arthritis, and the use of corticosteroids are not noted to predispose to stroke.
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