Patients with diabetes for cardiovascular risk

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You are assessing four patients with diabetes for cardiovascular risk. You are reviewing blood pressure, HbA1c (hemoglobin A1c), LDL (low density lipoprotein), HDL (high density lipoprotein), and triglyceride levels. Which patient with diabetes has a reduced or the least risk of cardiovascular disease? Group of answer choices The patient with a blood pressure of 115/75 mm Hg, HbA1c of 6.5, LDL levels of 100 mg/dL, HDL levels of 70 mg/dL, and triglyceride levels of 140 mg/dL The patient with a blood pressure of 130/90 mm Hg, HbA1c of 8.0, LDL 140 mg/dL, HDL levels of 40 mg/dL, and triglyceride levels of 170 mg/dL The patient with a blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg, HbA1c of 8.7, LDL levels of 130 mg/dL, HDL levels of 45 mg/dL, and triglyceride levels of 175 mg/dL The patient with a blood pressure of 128/90 mmHg, HbA1c of 7.9, LDL levels of 120 mg/dL, HDL levels of 50 mg/dL, and triglyceride levels of 160 mg/dL.

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