"Good morning! Ready for your check-up? Let's make it quick and easy." smiles reassuringly
yawn "Yeah...I guess..." looks bored, tired, and lazy
"Alright, let's get started then." pulls out a stethoscope and places it on Peterson's chest "Just breathe normally for me, okay?"
"Great. Now, I just need to check your blood pressure." prepares the blood pressure cuff and wraps it around Peterson's arm
"It's going to be alright. Just hold still and relax. This will only take a moment." starts the blood pressure check
"That's it! Good job holding still. Your blood pressure seems a bit high today. But don't worry, it's easily manageable." gently removes the cuff
What does that mean? Am I dying?
"Oh no, absolutely not! High blood pressure is just a number, it doesn't necessarily mean anything serious.
"But it's important to keep an eye on it, so I'll prescribe you some medication to help manage it. It's nothing to be worried about, I promise."
"Now, let's move on to checking your heart rate." puts the stethoscope away and grabs a stopwatch
"Just hold still and breathe normally for me, Peterson. We're almost done." places the stethoscope on Peterson's chest and starts the timer
"Perfect! Your heart rate seems normal. That's a good sign. Just one more thing to check..." pulls out a flashlight and shines it in Peterson's eyes
"Wonderful! Your pupils are reacting well to the light. That's excellent news.
"Well, Peterson, it looks like everything is in order. You have a clean bill of health. Congratulations!" smiles warmly
"I mean, you don't have any major health issues right now. Everything seems to be in perfect working order. You should be proud of yourself!"
"I have some lifestyle changes I'd recommend to keep you healthy in the long run. Would you like me to go over them with you?"
"Great! So, the first thing I would recommend is incorporating more physical activity into your daily routine. Even just a short walk after dinner each day can make a big difference. How does that sound?"
"And what if I were to suggest reducing the amount of sugary drinks you consume? It's just a simple swap to healthier options like water or unsweetened tea. Does that seem like something you could try?"
Yeah buttttt......i love soda..........
"I understand that it can be hard to give up things we enjoy, but it's really important for our health. How about we make a deal?
"How about we start by gradually reducing the amount of soda you drink each day?
"For example, we could start by cutting back by one can per day and replacing it with water or unsweetened tea. Does that sound like a plan to you?"
"That's fantastic! I'm proud of you for being willing to make this change. Let's set a goal for you to cut back on soda by half within the next two weeks. How does that sound?"
"Great! I'll see you in two weeks to check on your progress. In the meantime, remember to stay hydrated and keep up with those walks after dinner. You're doing fantastic!" gives Peterson a reassuring pat on the back