When Working with a Patient Who Has Diabetes Mellitus,the Nurse

question 3

Multiple Choice

When working with a patient who has diabetes mellitus,the nurse uses the results of testing for glycosylated hemoglobin to evaluate which of the following?

• A) Glucose levels 2 hours after a meal
• B) Glucose control over the past 3 months
• C) Circulating,nonfasting glucose levels
• D) Episodes of hypoglycemia in the past 2 months

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