Bernard Bunter is seen today for an acute myocardial infarction. Bernard had to have a coronary artery bypass graft surgery performed, which was done without difficulty. Two days later, Bernard developed post-op anemia. Bernard also has hypertension and congestive heart failure. Which of the conditions is a co-morbidity:
A. Anemia
B. Acute myocardial infarction
C. Hypertension
D. Congestive heart failure and hypertension
Answer: D
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