During a physical assessment, the nurse suspects that the patient might be experiencing metabolic syndrome. Which assessment finding provides evidence for this nurse's assumption?
A. Blood pressure 150/96 mmHg
B. Difficulty ambulating
C. Heart rate 72 and regular
D. Low waist-to-hip ratio
Answer: A
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a. Severe obesity b. Childhood growth spurts c. Severe dehydration d. Connective tissue disorders such as scleroderma
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A) "Do you have high blood pressure or diabetes?" B) "Did your parents wear glasses or have cataracts?" C) "How much red meat do you usually eat?" D) "Do you have high cholesterol?"
What is a common finding related to violence in our communities?
A. Fewer than 25% of students in grades 9 to 12 report physical fighting during the past year. B. Firearms are responsible for 82% of the homicides in adults 25 to 45 years of age. C. Homicide is the second leading cause of death for people 10 to 24 years of age. D. Most injuries received from violence do not require visits to the emergency department.