During a physical assessment, the nurse suspects that the patient might be experiencing metabolic syndrome. Which assessment finding provides evidence for this nurse's assumption?

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Elevated blood pressure (such as 150/96) is one of the criteria used to diagnose metabolic syndrome. Difficulty ambulating and low waist-to-hip ratio are not specific indicators of metabolic syndrome. Heart rate of 72 and regular is within normal limits and does not provide evidence of metabolic syndrome.

During a Physical Assessment, the Nurse Suspects That the Patient