When instructing a patient about metabolic syndrome, the nurse would include that which finding is a risk factor for the development of diabetes?
1. Central obesity
2. Decreased triglycerides
3. Low LDL levels
4. Low insulin levels
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Rationale 1: Central obesity is present in metabolic syndrome and is a risk factor for the development of diabetes.
Rationale 2: Triglycerides are elevated in this syndrome.
Rationale 3: LDL levels are elevated in this syndrome.
Rationale 4: Insulin levels are high because insulin becomes more resistant.
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