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A 24 year old man sees his healthcare provider for an annual

Last updated: 7/7/2022

A 24 year old man sees his healthcare provider for an annual

A 24 year old man sees his healthcare provider for an annual physical. His provider informs him that his blood pressure is 114/96 mmHg and he has a BMI of 28.1. His total cholesterol is 202 mg/dl, with an HDL level of 66 mg/dl and LDL of 88 mg/dl. The patient's triglyceride level is 112 mg/dl. Which feedback may be appropriate for this individual? The patient's total cholesterol is slightly out of (over) the desirable limit, but his HDL and LDL levels are optimal so this is not a significant area of concern. This patient's systolic and diastolic blood pressures are optimal. The patient's triglyceride level is optimal. This patient is overweight and may benefit from losing some weight.