Vignette While waiting for a prescription to be filled, Dan decides to measure his blood pressure using the automated machine in the pharmacy. His blood pressure reading is 140 over 92 millimeters of mercury. He knows he has a few pounds to lose but has never known his blood pressure. Before returning home he goes to a fast-food restaurant and enjoys a cheeseburger and fries. At home, Dan tells his wife, Tracy, about his findings and waits for her response. Let's see if you know as much as Tracy about the implications of blood pressure.
Dan has been working hard to eat a lower sodium diet, lose weight, and exercise. He goes back to the doctor 2 months later and his blood pressure is 130 over 85 millimeters of mercury. How would his blood pressure be categorized now?

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Dan's current blood pressure of 130 over 85 millimeters of mercury falls into the prehypertension category. This means he still needs to continue his efforts to maintain a lower sodium diet, lose weight, and exercise to prevent his blood pressure from increasing further.

Vignette While Waiting for a Prescription to Be Filled, Dan