Which of the following assessment findings of a male client constitutes a criterion for a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome? The client:

A) States that he does less than 30 minutes of strenuous physical activity each week
B) Has a resting heart rate between 85 and 95 beats/minute
C) Has blood pressure that is consistently in the range of 150/92 mm Hg
D) Has a fasting triglyceride level of 100 mg/dL


Ans: C
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Diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome include blood pressure of greater than 130/85 mm Hg. A triglyceride level below 150 mg/dL is within normal range. Sedentary lifestyle, high resting heart rate, and a family history of type 2 diabetes are associated with other health problems, including diabetes, but these are not diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome.

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