Question

A nurse performs an initial admission assessment of a 56-year-old client.

Which factor(s) would indicate that the client is at risk for metabolic
syndrome? (Select all that apply.)
A. Abdominal obesity
B. Sedentary lifestyle
C. History of hypoglycemia
D. Hispanic or Asian ethnicity
E. Increased triglycerides

Answer 1

Factors from the provided options that indicate a risk for metabolic syndrome include abdominal obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, and increased triglycerides.

Step-by-step explanation:

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. These conditions include abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, high blood glucose and triglyceride levels, and low blood HDL levels. From the options provided, the following factors indicate a risk for metabolic syndrome:

• A. Abdominal obesity - Having excess fat in the abdomen is a key component of metabolic syndrome.
• B. Sedentary lifestyle - Lack of activity can lead to obesity and the other health conditions associated with metabolic syndrome.
• E. Increased triglycerides - High triglyceride levels are part of the diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome.

While a history of hypoglycemia (C) is related to glucose metabolism, it is not an indicator of metabolic syndrome. Additionally, ethnicity (D) by itself is not a direct indicator of metabolic syndrome, although certain ethnicities may have a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome factors.