A Nurse Reviews Laboratory Results for a Client with Diabetes

question 23

Multiple Choice

A nurse reviews laboratory results for a client with diabetes mellitus who is prescribed an intensified insulin regimen:
•Fasting blood glucose: 75 mg/dL
•Postprandial blood glucose: 200 mg/dL
•Hemoglobin A1c level: 5.5%
How should the nurse interpret these laboratory findings?

• A) Increased risk for developing ketoacidosis
• B) Good control of blood glucose
• C) Increased risk for developing hyperglycemia
• D) Signs of insulin resistance

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