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Mr.K is a 66-year-old African American.He was admitted to the emergency room of Twin Peaks Hospital after passing out unexpectedly at work.He is having difficulty talking and does not know what happened to him.His wife provides the dietitian on staff the following information about his diet.Breakfast: eggs fried in butter,toast,and black coffee;Lunch: ham sandwich,canned soup,potato chips,diet soda,and a candy bar;Dinner: beef or other type of meat,potato with butter,broccoli with mayonnaise,ice cream,and black coffee.

-What do you suspect is wrong with Mr.K?

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Mr.K is a 66-year-old African American.He was admitted to the emergency room of Twin Peaks Hospital after passing out unexpectedly at work.He is having difficulty talking and does not know what happened to him.His wife provides the dietitian on staff the following information about his diet.Breakfast: eggs fried in butter,toast,and black coffee;Lunch: ham sandwich,canned soup,potato chips,diet soda,and a candy bar;Dinner: beef or other type of meat,potato with butter,broccoli with mayonnaise,ice cream,and black coffee.
 
-What do you suspect is wrong with Mr.K?

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The combination of sudden loss of consciousness, difficulty talking, and not knowing what happened suggests a stroke. The diet high in saturated fat and processed foods may also contribute to cardiovascular disease, increasing the risk of stroke.

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