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question 15 of 20
during a routine physical examination, the nurse assesses a blood pressure reading of 150/90 mmhg. the clients blood work indicates several abnormal results. the health care provider informs the nurse that they suspect that the client has metabolic syndrome. the nurse knows that this diagnosis is associated with three classic signs/symptoms. select all that apply.

• insulin resistance
• increased blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine levels
• dyslipidemia and/or abdominal obesity
• a blood pressure reading greater than 130/85 mmhg

Explanation:

To determine the classic signs/symptoms of metabolic syndrome:

1. Insulin resistance: A key feature of metabolic syndrome, as the body's cells become less responsive to insulin.
2. Dyslipidemia and/or abdominal obesity: Dyslipidemia (abnormal lipid levels) and abdominal obesity are classic components of metabolic syndrome.
3. A blood pressure reading greater than 130/85 mm Hg: Hypertension (elevated blood pressure, here >130/85) is a classic sign of metabolic syndrome.
4. Increased blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine levels: These are indicators of kidney dysfunction, not classic signs of metabolic syndrome. So the correct options are Insulin resistance, Dyslipidemia and/or abdominal obesity, A blood pressure reading greater than 130/85 mm Hg.

Answer:

• Insulin resistance
• Dyslipidemia and/or abdominal obesity
• A blood pressure reading greater than 130/85 mm Hg