The nurse is assessing an obese patient for signs of metabolic syndrome.This condition is diagnosed when three or more certain risk factors are present.Which of these assessment findings are risk factors for metabolic syndrome? Select all that apply.
A) Fasting plasma glucose level less than 100 mg/dL
B) Fasting plasma glucose level greater than or equal to 110 mg/dL
C) Blood pressure reading of 140/90 mm Hg
D) Blood pressure reading of 110/80 mm Hg
E) Triglyceride level of 120 mg/dL
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