A patient is being evaluated at the clinic for possible metabolic syndrome. The nurse will instruct the patient about the purpose of the

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A fasting blood glucose test >100 mg/dl is one of the diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome. The other tests are not used to diagnose metabolic syndrome, although they may be used to check for cardiovascular complications of the disorder.

A Patient Is Being Evaluated at the Clinic for Possible