[Answered]: Case scenario: John is a 65-year-old Caucasian…

Case scenario: John is a 65-year-old Caucasian man with a history of hypertension. According to the JNC 8 guidelines, his blood pressure should be below 150/90 mmHg. However, according to ACC 2017 guidelines, his target blood pressure should be below 130/80 mmHg. John’s healthcare provider follows the ACC 2017 guidelines and adjusts his treatment plan to achieve this lower target. Compare and contrast the JNC 8 and ACC 2017 Hypertension guidelines. Which guideline is preferred by providers for better patient outcomes? What is the purpose of managing high blood pressure? What are the goals for hypertensive management? What long-term health benefits are associated with well-controlled blood pressure? What is the initial treatment plan for John in the case scenario above? Think in terms of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.