Question

David, a CMA (AAMA), obtains Mr. Washington’s vital signs after he has escorted him to the examination room. David notes Mr. Washington’s vital signs as follows: Wt: 235 lbs, T: 97.6°F, P: 94 bpm, rapid and bounding, BP: 148/92. What can you ascertain from these findings? Mr. Washington is an African American. How does this impact his health status relating to cardiovascular system disorders? What might Dr. Miller suggest to help Mr. Washington take control of his blood pressure?

Answer 1

According to the BP values that Mr. Washington presents, we can say that he is showing hypertension.

Accordingly, we can answer the questions shown above, as follows:

• BP is the acronym for blood pressure and is considered normal when it presents values lower than 140/90 mmHg. Mr. Washington is showing 148/92 mmHg of blood pressure, which shows that he is hypertensive, that is, he is showing blood pressure above normal

• African American people like Mr. Washington are more likely to develop hypertension because they are more sensitive to sodium and can accumulate this element in the body more intensely than white people.

• To help Mr. Washington control blood pressure, the doctor should recommend physical exercise, increased water intake, and a diet free of sodium and fat.

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