A Patient Who Is Overweight Is Being Evaluated for Diabetes

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient who is overweight is being evaluated for diabetes.The patient has a blood glucose level of 160 mg/dL and a hemoglobin A?c of 5.8%.The nurse understands that this patient has which condition?

• A) Diabetes mellitus
• B) Hypoglycemia
• C) Normal blood levels
• D) Prediabetes

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