The Public Health Nurse Is Conducting a Screening of Young

question 27

Multiple Choice

The public health nurse is conducting a screening of young adults for metabolic syndrome.When asked about the syndrome, which of the following responses should be made by the nurse?

• A)"Anyone who has low blood sugar, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure has this syndrome and is at risk for cardiac disease."
• B)"This syndrome helps predict heart disease.Once it is diagnosed, the correct medication can be prescribed and heart disease avoided."
• C)"This syndrome is a warning sign that the person could develop heart disease.When someone has metabolic syndrome, dietary and activity level changes are recommended."
• D)"Anyone who has high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar has coronary artery disease.Once we make the diagnosis, we can begin to treat the disease."