Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
The nurse prepares a teaching plan for an adult client with metabolic syndrome. Which finding(s) should the nurse address to help the client reduce the risk for diabetes mellitus and vascular disease? (Select all that apply.)
Correct answer
A,B,D,E
Rationale
Abdominal obesity, hypertension, high triglycerides, and hyperglycemia are metabolic syndrome components that increase diabetes and vascular disease risk. Elevated HDL is protective, and hypothyroidism is not directly related.