Mr. K is; a. obese, b. overweight, c. normal weight, d. underweight, 72. Mr. K i

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Mr. K is; a. obese, b. overweight, c. normal weight, d. underweight, 72. Mr. K is a 66-year-old African American. He was admitted to the emergency room of Twin Peaks Hospital after passing out unexpectedly at work. He is having difficulty talking and does not know what happened to him. His wife provides the dietitian on staff the following information about his diet. Breakfast: eggs fried in butter, toast, and black coffee; Lunch: ham sandwich, canned soup, potato chips, diet soda, and a candy bar; Dinner: beef or other type of meat, potato with butter, broccoli with mayonnaise, ice cream, and black coffee, Other related information: Blood pressure: 160 mm Hg/85 mm Hg LDL cholesterol: 140 mg/dL Occupation: Air Traffic Controller At LAX Hours of work: 60+/wk Family history: mother died from heart disease at 69 years of age Smoker: yes; 30 years, 2 pack/day Fasting blood sugar: 120 mg/dL Ht = 67^* Wt = 210 lbs What do you suspect is wrong with Mr. K? a. He had a heart attack b. He had a stroke c. He had a hypoglycemic episode due to diabetes d. He has brain cancer e. He has GERD Mr. K is a 66 year-old African American. He was admitted to the emergency room of Twin Peaks Hospital after passing out unexpectedly at work. He is having difficulty talking and does not know what happened to him. His wife provides the dietitian on staff the following information about his diet. Breakfast: eggs fried in butter, toast, and black coffee; Lunch: ham sandwich, canned soup, potato chips, diet soda, and a candy bar; Dinner: beef or other type of meat, potato with butter, broccoli with mayonnaise, ice cream, and black coffee. Other related information: Blood pressure 160 mm Hg/85 mm Hg LDL cholesterol: 140 mg/dL Occupation: Air Traffic Controller at LAX Hours of work: 60+/wk Family history; mother died from heart disease at 69 years of age Smoker; yes; 30 years, 2 pack/day Fasting blood sugar; 120 mg/dL Ht = 67^* Wt = 210 lbs What information about Mr. K. indicates you have the correct diagnosis? a. He has high blood sugar b. He is a long term cigarette smoker c. He has high blood pressure d. All of the above e. b and c only

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1) mr k is b. overweight

2)a. he had a heart attack( wrong with k)

  3)b and c only.( in formation diagnosis)

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