An older patient has been diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. What action by the nurse takes priority?
a. Educate the patient on medications.
b. Teach lifestyle changes the patient can manage.
c. Encourage 60 minutes of aerobic activity daily.
d. Instruct the patient on a low-fat diet.
B
Lifestyle changes are the mainstay of treatment for this disorder. Nurses have the primary re-sponsibility for teaching. The patient should be included in planning so that lifestyle changes are reasonable and "doable" for the older patient. Activity and diet are part of the changes needed, but activity does not need to be so extensive and diet should not be the only topic taught. Medi-cations are not generally used.
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