Questions: Quizzing: Assignment Diabetes Question 9 of 10 The presence of which traits indicates that a patient is at risk for metabolic syndrome? Select all that apply. Body mass index (BMI) is 34 Serum triglycerides are 180 mg / L Blood pressure is 120 / 80 mm Hg Fasting blood glucose is 90 mg / dl High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is 30 mg / dL

The traits that indicate a patient is at risk for metabolic syndrome include:

1. Body mass index (BMI) is 34: This indicates obesity, as a BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese. Obesity is a risk factor for metabolic syndrome.

2. Serum triglycerides are 180 mg/dL: Elevated triglycerides (150 mg/dL or higher) are a criterion for metabolic syndrome.

3. Blood pressure is 120/80 mm Hg: This is considered normal blood pressure and does not indicate a risk for metabolic syndrome. However, a blood pressure of 130/85 mm Hg or higher is a criterion for metabolic syndrome.

4. Fasting blood glucose is 90 mg/dL: This is within the normal range and does not indicate a risk for metabolic syndrome. A fasting blood glucose level of 100 mg/dL or higher is a criterion for metabolic syndrome.

5. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is 30 mg/dL: Low HDL cholesterol (less than 40 mg/dL for men and less than 50 mg/dL for women) is a criterion for metabolic syndrome.

In summary, the traits that indicate a risk for metabolic syndrome in this patient are a BMI of 34, serum triglycerides of 180 mg/dL, and HDL of 30 mg/dL.