Monitoring and maintaining health

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Question 24
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Various physiological measurements are used to monitor and maintain human health by identifying risk factors and diagnosing diseases.

Which row in the table below correctly matches the monitoring parameter, the measured value, and its correct clinical interpretation or associated disease risk?

Monitoring parameterMeasured valueClinical interpretation and riskABlood pressure145/95 mmHgHypotension; increased risk of renal failureBFasting blood glucose3.5 mmol dm−3Hyperglycaemia; indicative of Type 2 diabetesCBody Mass Index (BMI)17.5 kg m−2Underweight; risk of nutritional deficiency and osteoporosisDForced Expiratory Volume ratio (FEV1/FVC)0.85Obstructive lung disease; characteristic of acute asthma \begin{array}{|c|l|l|l|} \hline & \textbf{Monitoring parameter} & \textbf{Measured value} & \textbf{Clinical interpretation and risk} \\ \hline \textbf{A} & \text{Blood pressure} & 145/95\text{ mmHg} & \text{Hypotension; increased risk of renal failure} \\ \hline \textbf{B} & \text{Fasting blood glucose} & 3.5\text{ mmol dm}^{-3} & \text{Hyperglycaemia; indicative of Type 2 diabetes} \\ \hline \textbf{C} & \text{Body Mass Index (BMI)} & 17.5\text{ kg m}^{-2} & \text{Underweight; risk of nutritional deficiency and osteoporosis} \\ \hline \textbf{D} & \text{Forced Expiratory Volume ratio } (FEV_1/FVC) & 0.85 & \text{Obstructive lung disease; characteristic of acute asthma} \\ \hline \end{array} ABCD​Monitoring parameterBlood pressureFasting blood glucoseBody Mass Index (BMI)Forced Expiratory Volume ratio (FEV1​/FVC)​Measured value145/95 mmHg3.5 mmol dm−317.5 kg m−20.85​Clinical interpretation and riskHypotension; increased risk of renal failureHyperglycaemia; indicative of Type 2 diabetesUnderweight; risk of nutritional deficiency and osteoporosisObstructive lung disease; characteristic of acute asthma​​

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