The client among the following who is at most increased risk for autoimmune disorders is the:
a. 12-year-old male who weighs 90 pounds and has insulin-dependent diabetes.
b. 32-year-old female who experienced hyperglycemia only during her last pregnancy.
c. 59-year-old female who has truncal obesity, high LDL, low LDL, and hypertension.
d. 66-year-old male who manages type 2 diabetes with oral antidiabetic medications, diet, and exercise.
a
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1. 10 2. 20 3. 30 4. 40
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