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Pineapplelove6 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

While educating a patient with diabetes about the HbA1c test, a nurse teaches that the HbA1c gives a better overall picture of glycemic control by measuring the amount of glucose present over a period of

1. 1 to 2 months.
2. 4 to 5 months.
3. 2 to 3 months.
4. 3 to 4 months.

Question 2

While providing diabetic teaching to a patient with newly diagnosed diabetes, a nurse teaches that the best indicator of long-term glycemic control is obtained through measuring

1. Creatinine level.
2. Urine glucose level.
3. Blood glucose level.
4. Glycosylated hemoglobin.