The nurse is concerned that a client is developing metabolic syndrome. Which of the following did the nurse assess in this client? (Select all that apply.)

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Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors that include abdominal obesity, elevated triglycerides, low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, high blood pressure, and high fasting glucose levels. Poor appetite is not a specific risk factor for metabolic syndrome. A blood pressure reading of 150/88 mmHg during three different assessments, fasting glucose level of 120 mg/dL, and abdominal obesity are indications of metabolic syndrome, along with an elevated triglyceride level. An elevated HDL level is actually a protective factor against metabolic syndrome.

The Nurse Is Concerned That a Client Is Developing Metabolic