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KimWrice

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A 165-lb. woman with hypertension begins a weight-loss program. As her weight declines, the earliest she can expect to see a significantly lower blood pressure value is when her weight drops to _____.
 a. 125 pounds
  b. 135 pounds
  c. 145 pounds
  d. 155 pounds
  e. 160 pounds

Question 2

Which individual is at highest risk for developing hypertension?
 a. Susie, a 30-year-old female who is slightly overweight
 b. Jack, a 40-year-old African American male whose parents had hypertension
 c. Jill, a 50-year-old female of Asian descent who consumes a diet relatively high in sodium
  d. Bill, a 45-year-old male of European descent who is a vegetarian
 e. Zayn, a 21-year-old African American male who is a college athlete



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b




KimWrice

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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