A nurse is assessing a client suspected of having metabolic syndrome. Which of the following findings, taken together, are indicative of metabolic syndrome? (Select all that apply.)
A) Increased high-density lipoprotein cholesterol level
B) Body mass index (BMI) of 35
C) Blood pressure of 147/94 mm Hg
D) Fasting blood glucose level of 211 mg/dL
E) Resting heart rate of 101 bpm

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Metabolic syndrome is characterized by a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. These include a high BMI (indicative of obesity), high blood pressure, and elevated fasting blood glucose levels. Increased high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is actually protective against heart disease, not indicative of metabolic syndrome, and a high resting heart rate is not a criterion for metabolic syndrome.

A Nurse Is Assessing a Client Suspected of Having Metabolic