A patient asks about metabolic syndrome. How should the nurse respond to this patient?
1. "Metabolic syndrome is caused by obesity, physical inactivity, and genetic factors."
2. "This syndrome is not a concern for females unless they smoke."
3. "This problem affects only older adults over the age of 65."
4. "It can be avoided by taking vitamins daily and drinking 64 fluid ounces of water a day."
Correct Answer: 1
Metabolic syndrome is caused by obesity, physical inactivity, and genetic factors. The syndrome is not directly related to smoking and age. Daily vitamin and fluid consumption have not been found to alter the syndrome.
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