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

Metabolic Syndrome

A cluster of conditions including increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels, that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

High-Density Lipoprotein

Often referred to as "good" cholesterol; a type of lipoprotein that helps remove other forms of cholesterol from the bloodstream.

Fasting Blood Glucose

A measure of the sugar levels in blood after an individual has not eaten for a specific period, usually 8 hours, important for diagnosing diabetes.