Ben, 59 is an employee who works in a post office. He is 5ft. Tall and weighs 150 pounds. His vital signs are the following : T 36.3°C; HR 94;BP 135/85; pain level 0. At the clinic, he presents himself with a major complaint of "just not feeling well" How would you assess Ben for hypertensive risks?

Ben, 59 is an employee who works in a post office. He is 5ft. Tall and weighs 150 pounds. His vital signs are the following : T 36.3°C; HR 94;BP 135/85; pain level 0. At the clinic, he presents himself with a major complaint of "just not feeling well" How would you assess Ben for hypertensive risks?

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