Glycosylated hemoglobin level is used to indicate a. the ...

[Haya94]

Glycosylated hemoglobin level is used to indicate
 
  a. the effect of meals on blood glucose level.
  b. day-to-day variations in blood glucose level.
  c. iron deficiency anemia in patients with diabetes.
  d. overall blood glucose control over several weeks.

Question 2

The physician has recommended a low-fat diet for the client with chronic pancreatitis. The client is frustrated because he likes to eat dairy products. Which of the following should the nurse suggest this client follow?
 
  A) Choose dairy products that provide less than 1 g fat per serving.
  B) Switch to soy dairy products.
  C) Eliminate all milk products from his diet.
  D) Choose cheese with 5 g or less of fat.

[Amiracle]

Answer to Question 1

D
Glycosylated hemoglobin level is used to indicate overall blood glucose control throughout the previous 100 to 120 days. The effect of meals on blood glucose level is determined using self-monitoring of blood glucose levels. Glycosylated hemoglobin level does not show day-to-day variations in blood glucose level. Iron deficiency anemia is diagnosed by measuring total hemoglobin level in patients with and without diabetes.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Eat nonfat or low-fat food. Use milk or dairy products that provide less than 1 g fat per serving and use low-fat cheese with 3 g or less of fat per serving.

[Haya94]

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