Which of These Laboratory Values, Noted by the Nurse When

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of these laboratory values, noted by the nurse when reviewing the chart of a hospitalized diabetic patient, indicates the need for rapid assessment of the patient?

• A) Hb A1C of 5.8%
• B) Noon blood glucose of 52 mg/dL
• C) Hb A1Cof 6.9%
• D) Fasting blood glucose of 130 mg/dL

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Modus Tollens

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