A nurse is caring for an older adult who has metabolic syndrome. The nurse knows that the fol-lowing conditions are common in persons with metabolic syndrome: (Select all that apply.)
a. Glucose levels that are higher than normal
b. Increased waist circumference
c. Blood pressure that is lower than normal
d. Increased blood cholesterol levels
e. Decreased triglyceride levels
ANS: A, B, D
Metabolic syndrome is characterized by higher than normal glucose levels, increased waist size due to excess abdominal fat, high blood pressure, and abnormal levels of cholesterol and triglyc-erides in the blood.
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Medications ordered ac are to be given
A. before meals. B. after meals. C. with food. D. with milk.
State the approved abbreviations for four parenteral routes
What will be an ideal response?
You demonstrate ____________________ by being dependable, accurate, and respectful of others.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).