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Metabolic Syndrome — NCLEX Cheat Sheet

3+ of 5 risk factors

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👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team 🕐 Updated 2026-07-11 🏷️ Health Promotion & Maintenance 🔖 Free to read, print, and share

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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Metabolic Syndrome on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!

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Criteria

Key facts

Waist: M >40", F >35"
TG ≥150, HDL low
BP ≥130/85, FBG ≥100

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Risk

Key facts

↑risk T2DM, CAD, stroke
Insulin resistance = core driver

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Do

Nursing actions

Weight loss, exercise 150 min/wk
DASH/Mediterranean diet
Statins, metformin as needed

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Quick Tip

Diagnosed when 3 or more of these are present: large waist circumference, elevated triglycerides, low HDL, elevated blood pressure, and elevated fasting glucose.

📖 Related Topics

Immunization Schedule Failure to Thrive Diabetic Diet High-Fiber Diet

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