CAN SOMEONE HELP ME ON THIS?

1. A sphygmomanometer is a device used to measure blood pressure or BP.

2. A BP of 140/90 is stage 2 hypertension IF the patient under 65. A BP of 150/80 can be normal in an 85 year old. Because you did not give an age, we can not give you a better answer.

3. Again, this will depend on the age of the patient, comorbidities, etc. Also, one blood pressure measure is NEVER enough. You usually need three different measurement on three different occasion. Patients tend to be anxious, nervous when they visit their doctor (look up "white coat syndrome") and this will raise their blood pressure. In fact we even take blood pressure reading 2 times during a check-up for this reason. As I have stated, treatment will depend on several blood pressure measurements, blood work to rule out secondary causes, comorbidities (ie. you don't want to give a beta blocker to someone with asthma, etc.). The treatment can range from not doing anything and just monitoring the patient to lifestyle changes such as decrease salt intake and exercise to one or more drugs.

The sphygmomanometer is measuring William's blood pressure. Based on his reading of 140/90 he has stage 2 hypertension (high blood pressure).The doctor will most likely recommend medication to bring it down as well as life style changes like eating healthier, better sleep, and exercise.

> What was William's doctor checking?

William's blood pressure

> Based on the reading, what condition does William have?

Mild hypertension (high blood pressure)

> Make a prediction about the recommendations his doctor will likely make.

If William is overweight, the doctor will tell him to lose a few pounds.

The doctor will tell him to eat less salt / salty foods.

The doctor will tell him to do more exercise in general, and certain specific exercises that lower blood pressure (yes, those exist)

The doctor will prescribe a low dose of lisonopril or similar blood pressure reducing medication.  The doctor will further tell William to get a home blood pressure testing monitor (about $50, no need for prescription to get one) and cease the medication if the systolic (first) number falls below 120

The doctor will also do blood tests for cholesterol and triglycerides and diabetes.

Okay, here's a hint, either read your textbook or open a dictionary to find out what is being measured. The recommendations will be based on William's age and physical condition as well as on the readings.

Okay, the sphygmomanometer checked his sphygmoid readings. In 140 mL of honest academic effort, they found only 90 mL ability to do one's own homework, meaning the condition William has is cheating. I can justify my answer because this is so very simple anyone who'd even skimmed the reading, paid attention in class, or had the sense God gave a duck would know the answer.

The doctor is likely to recommend a lobotomy. It's for the better, really.