A nurse's brother mentions that he saw on the news that a man without any known illnesses died suddenly just after hearing that his ex-wife had committed suicide. He asks if this was coincidence or if an emotional shock can kill someone. The nurse should respond by noting that a number of serious medical conditions may be precipitated by emotional distress, including which of the following? Select all that apply.
A) Cancer
B) Lung disease
C) Hypertension
D) Certain headaches
E) Myocardial infarction
F) Cardiovascular disease
G) Peptic ulcer
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