The nurse is screening a group of patients for metabolic syndrome. Which of the following findings are present in metabolic syndrome? Select all that apply
1. Fasting glucose of 187 mg/dL
2. Triglyceride levels 325 mg/dL
3. Blood pressure 166/84
4. Abdominal obesity
5. Swelling of thighs and lower extremities
1. Fasting glucose of 187 mg/dL
2. Triglyceride levels 325 mg/dL
3. Blood pressure 166/84
4. Abdominal obesity
Rationale: Fasting glucose of 187 mg/dL. Metabolic syndrome is present when three or more of the following are present: blood pressure >135/85, triglycerides > 150 mg/dL, low HDL, abdominal obesity or fasting glucose >100 mg/dL. Triglyceride levels 325 mg/dL. Metabolic syndrome is present when three or more of the following are present: blood pressure >135/85, triglycerides > 150 mg/dL, low HDL, abdominal obesity or fasting glucose >100 mg/dL. Blood pressure 166/84. Metabolic syndrome is present when three or more of the following are present: blood pressure >135/85, triglycerides > 150 mg/dL, low HDL, abdominal obesity or fasting glucose >100 mg/dL. Abdominal obesity. Metabolic syndrome is present when three or more of the following are present: blood pressure >135/85, triglycerides > 150 mg/dL, low HDL, abdominal obesity or fasting glucose >100 mg/dL. Swelling of thighs and lower extremities. Swelling of lower extremities may be associated with poor venous return, CHF, hypoalbuminemia, or other disorders.
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