When educating a patient with acromegaly about the condition, what does the nurse emphasize?
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Correct answer: It raises cardiovascular, diabetes and colon polyp risk
Acromegaly increases risks of cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance/diabetes, and colon polyps; thus long-term follow-up is needed.
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