After reviewing the medical records of a 35-year-old female client, the nurse concludes that the client has metabolic syndrome. Which findings helped the nurse to reach this conclusion?

1. Triglyceride level of 140 mg/dL, waist circumference of 32 inches, and fasting blood glucose level 80 mg/dL
2. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol of 40 mg/dL, blood pressure of 138/90 mm Hg, and fasting blood glucose level of 130 mg/dL
3. Fasting blood glucose of 90 mg/dL, triglyceride level of 120 mg/dL, and waist circumference of 30 inches.
4. Blood pressure of 120/80 mm Hg, waist circumference of 34 inches, and triglyceride level of 130 mg/dL


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