John goes to the doctor's office for his yearly physical. His blood pressure taken is 160/95 mmHg. This is the 3rd time John has had a blood pressure reading over 140/90. John also has his blood drawn, and his total cholesterol is 310 mg/dL with an LDL score of 190 mg/DL. What does all of this mean for John? What diagnoses will be doctor most likely make? What lifestyle changes does John need to make? How can he make those changes? Please explain your answer in detail.

John goes to the doctor's office for his yearly physical. His blood pressure taken is 160/95 mmHg. This is the 3rd time John has had a blood pressure reading over 140/90. John also has his blood drawn, and his total cholesterol is 310 mg/dL with an LDL score of 190 mg/DL. What does all of this mean for John? What diagnoses will be doctor most likely make? What lifestyle changes does John need to make? How can he make those changes? Please explain your answer in detail.

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...

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