Who among these clients is at the highest risk for an ischemic stroke?
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Correct answer: 45-year-old male with hypertension, smoking 1 pack/day and hyperlipidemia
Hypertension, smoking and hyperlipidemia are major modifiable risk factors that significantly increase stroke risk.
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