[Expert Solution]: A 54 year-old man who works as an…

A 54 year-old man who works as an electrical lineman, comes to the emergency department because he’s had redness and stinging of his fingers and toes after working outdoors for several hours. During the winter storm medical history includes diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and hypothyroidism. These are currently manners with medication. Body mass index is 32 kg/m^2. Which of the following conditions in this patient’s history is his greatest risk factor for frostbite a diabetes mellitus B hyperlipidemia C hypertension D hypothyroidism or E obesity