When a Patient with Type 2 Diabetes Says, "Why in the World

question 11

Multiple Choice

When a patient with type 2 diabetes says, "Why in the world are they looking at my hemoglobin? I thought my problem was with my blood sugar." What should the nurse explain about the level of hemoglobin A1c?

• A) Shows how a high level of glucose can cause a significant drop in the hemoglobin level
• B) Shows what the glucose level has done during the past 3 months
• C) Indicates a true picture of the patient's nutritional state
• D) Reflects the effect of a high level of glucose on the ability to produce red blood cells (RBCs)

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