A male client with a blood pressure of 124/82 mm Hg has a triglyceride level of 220 mg/dL, fasting glucose of 240 mg/dL, HDL level of 23 mg/dL, and waist circumference of 38 inches. For which health problem should the nurse prepare teaching for this client?

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A BP of 124/82 mm Hg would be considered within normal range. A fasting glucose of 240 mg/dL requires close monitoring and possible testing to determine if the client has diabetes, since a diagnosis should not be made on a one-time variation in laboratory results. Obesity should be determined based on the client's height, weight, and BMI rather than weight alone. Since the client has a poorly controlled fasting blood sugar, an abdominal circumference of > 35 inches, and triglycerides > 150 mg/dl the client meets the diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome.

A Male Client with a Blood Pressure of 124/82 Mm