Arnold Is 56 Years Old and Considers Himself to Be

question 85

Multiple Choice

Arnold is 56 years old and considers himself to be in good health. He has a family history of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. He recently had a routine physical exam. He was told that his blood pressure was 130/85, his total cholesterol was 210 (LDL was 175 and HDL was 35) , and his glucose levels were normal. Arnold was also informed that his weight of 190 pounds made him about 10 pounds overweight.
-Arnold's physician expressed some concern about the results of the exam.What finding is most likely the key cause of her concern?

• A)Arnold's cholesterol levels
• B)Arnold's blood pressure
• C)Arnold's weight
• D)Arnold's age

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