Mr. Smith is a 60-year-old man who has come to the clinic for a medication review. He takes verapamil (160 mg three times a day) and ramipril (5 mg once daily). His blood pressure is currently 138/88 mg Hg. He weighs 110 kg (about 242.5 pounds) and is 172.2cm (about 5 feet 7 inches), with a body mass index (BMI) of around 37. The nurse wants to raise the subject of weight and soon realizes that Mr. Smith is angry and that the consultation could become difficult to manage if not handled carefully. Summarize what you know about Mr. Smith. What are his strengths?
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