Question

A client came to her first session, from their providers office, with a list of their biometrics.

LDL: 99 mg/dl
Waist-to-hip ratio: 0.70
Physical activity: yoga, 60-minutes 3x per week and running, 30-minutes 5x per week, strength training 2x per week all major muscle groups.
Blood pressure: 132/72mmHg
A1C: 5.0%
The client was likely referred to the coach due to her blood pressure because it is in which of the following categories according to the 2017 guidelines?
A. Optimal blood pressure
B. Low blood pressure
C. Elevated blood pressure
D. High blood pressure

Answer 1

The client's blood pressure of 132/72mmHg falls under the category of High blood pressure according to the 2017 guidelines.

Step-by-step explanation:

The client's blood pressure of 132/72mmHg falls under the category of High blood pressure according to the 2017 guidelines. The guidelines define hypertension as blood pressure measurements of 130/80 mm Hg or above. The client's blood pressure is above this threshold, indicating the presence of hypertension. It is important for the client to follow proper treatment and lifestyle changes to manage their blood pressure and reduce the risk of complications such as heart attack or stroke.